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SENIOR EXECUTIVE | GENERAL COUNSELCommercially-minded senior executive and general counsel with strong leadership mindset and track record of positive impact providing legal counsel in diverse settings including top tier law firm, global financial institution, and entrepreneurial start-up. Nimble learner with sharp business acumen and solid judgment who quickly adapts to new environments, masters new legal specialties, and operates effectively at a senior level. Recognized talent for devising solutions enabling businesses to transact and generate revenue while evaluating and balancing legal, commercial, and reputational risks. High degree of integrity and professionalism in all endeavors.Legal Expertise. Broad-based legal background, working on cutting-edge sophisticated transactions across a broad spectrum of legal specialties and a wide range of legal jurisdictions. Deep transactional expertise in private M&A, commodities trading, derivatives, and secured and structured finance. Additional experience with general counsel duties and responsibilities involving corporate governance, litigation management, regulatory and compliance matters, bankruptcy matters, employee issues, and real property matters. ‘Leadership Effectiveness. Trusted business partner and senior leader who works well with diverse internal and external stakeholders including cross-discipline business teams and leaders up to C-suite, boards, clients, business partners, third party vendors, outside counsel, and governmental agencies and regulators. Build and direct top performing talent to deliver highest quality of work while achieving business objectives.International Perspective. Demonstrated success and comfort transacting in and across multiple legal jurisdictions and cultures.

Listed skills include Financial Services and Services.