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Chief Legal Officer Job Description

Chief Legal Officer Job Description The Chief Legal Officer is the head of the corporate legal department and is responsible for the legal affairs of the entire corporation. This role includes providing legal counsel to the board of directors, chairman of the board, chief executive officer and other senior management. CLOs must possess strong initiative, as well

What Makes a Great Chief Operating Officer

Everyone knows the major role a CEO plays in a company, but fewer people understand the significance of a COO. A chief operating officer is typically in charge of the daily operations of a company, and the duties required of this role can vary widely between businesses. The COO role is often seen as the

How to Find a World Class CEO for Your Company

A chief executive officer is the highest-ranking executive position in a company. When looking to fill this role in your company, you’ll receive plenty of applications from people with acceptable backgrounds and experience who will do an adequate job in the position. However, you don’t want an average executive officer, and you shouldn’t settle for

CEO Executive Search Firm | Cowen Partners

CEO Job Description

Chief Executive Officer Job Description Start your CEO job description with an introductory paragraph that gives the prospective CEO applicant a few details about your company and the working environment. This is your chance to set your company apart from the rest. Taking 2-3 sentences to shape your pitch to the ideal candidate means

What is the Difference Between a General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer?

What is the Difference Between a General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer? In-house legal advisors are invaluable to a company. They understand the ins and outs of your business which gives them a better grasp of the potential risks and threats your company faces. High-level positions in charge of your company’s legal matters are even

Succession Planning For The C-Suite

Corporate Succession Planning Succession planning is a process for identifying and developing new leaders who can replace old leaders when they leave, retire or die. Succession planning increases the availability of experienced and capable employees that are prepared to assume these roles as they become available. Taken narrowly, “replacement planning” for key roles is the heart of succession planning.

15 Important Questions to Ask When Interviewing a COO

15 Important Questions to Ask When Interviewing a COO The chief operating officer of a company is a senior executive level position typically second in command to the chief executive officer. A COO is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of your business and works to execute the company’s overall business plan. In most cases,

Chief Legal Officer | Ultimate Hiring Guide

Companies Need Business Minded General Counsels, Enter the Chief Legal Officer General counsels are currently expected to take on more responsibilities than ever before within their organizations. In the past, their main job was to guard the company against legal and ethical offenses, but the role is so much more than that now. In addition

Interview: Chief Revenue Officer Questions

Interview: Chief Revenue Officer Questions Cowen Partners has assembled a list of the top Chief Revenue Officer interview questions for CEOs and Founders to hire a qualified sales leader. Before we start, do you have any questions I can answer? Tell me about your ability to work under pressure? What field/ industry experience do you