Legal Services Director Job Description
The following is a full job description for Legal Services Director. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Legal Services Director along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Legal Services Director is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Legal Assistant II, Legal Assistant I, Legal Assistant III, Legal Assistant IV, Contracts Administration Director, Legal Secretary I, Legal Secretary II, Legal Secretary III, Legal Secretary IV
Requirements and Responsibilities For Legal Services Director
Oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
 
Also referred to as: Legal Affairs Director, Legal Group Director
Similar Jobs:  Legal Assistant II, Legal Assistant I, Legal Assistant III, Legal Assistant IV, Contracts Administration Director, Legal Secretary I, Legal Secretary II, Legal Secretary III, Legal Secretary IV
Level of Education:  Legal Services Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
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Business ServicesEdu., Gov't. & NonprofitMediaHealthcareEnergy & Utilities0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
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