Fujitsu · 16 hours ago
Head of Legal and General Counsel
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$244K/yr - $348K/yr
10+ years expFujitsu is seeking an experienced and business-minded attorney to serve as Head of Legal and General Counsel, responsible for leading the company’s legal function and providing strategic legal guidance across the enterprise. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, enabling the company’s commercial objectives while managing legal, regulatory, and compliance risk.
Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)Information TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware
Hiring Manager
Christy Foster
Responsibilities
Serve as the company’s chief legal advisor, partnering with executive leadership in both the Americas region and with headquarters (located in Japan) to align legal strategy with business objectives and growth initiatives
Serve as Corporate Secretary for designated legal entities, overseeing corporate governance, board support, and statutory compliance
Global partner with international legal teams, regional counsel, and external advisors to support global operations, cross‑border transactions, and compliance with local laws and regulations. Experience in Western Europe is preferred
Provide clear, actionable guidance on legal risk, regulatory exposure, litigation strategy and strategic transactions to support informed decision‑making
Anticipate legal and regulatory trends impacting the business and proactively advise leadership on mitigation strategies
Advise senior leadership on corporate governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and material legal risks
Oversee corporate governance matters, including entity management, corporate policies, and internal governance processes
Lead the company’s approach to enterprise legal risk management, including litigation exposure, investigations, and regulatory compliance
Lead and oversee complex commercial transactions, including customer, vendor, licensing, and strategic agreements
Provide guidance on intellectual property matters, including protection, licensing, and risk management
Review and approve significant bids, proposals, and contracts to ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, and business requirements
Oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including industry‑specific regulatory requirements
Provide leadership on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including GDPR‑related agreements such as Data Processing Agreements and Processing Descriptions
Serve as the primary legal point of escalation for regulatory inquiries, audits, and internal or external investigations
Lead, mentor, and develop the legal function, establishing policies, procedures, and best practices
Manage relationships with outside counsel and other external advisors, including oversight of legal spend and resource allocation
Implement efficient legal operations, including matter tracking, reporting, and use of company systems and tools consistent with global legal and local entity requirements
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; admitted to practice and in good standing as an active member of the bar in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia (required), with a strong preference for admission to the State Bar of Texas (candidates admitted in other jurisdictions will be considered)
10+ years of progressive legal experience, including significant in‑house experience; prior experience in a senior legal leadership or general counsel role strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience handling complex commercial transactions in a regulated or technology‑driven industry, or global environment; telecommunications industry experience is preferred
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, intellectual property, labor and employment issues, privacy, and cybersecurity
Experience advising senior executives outside of the United States and collaborating effectively across corporate support functions
Proven ability to balance legal rigor with practical business judgment
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including plain‑English drafting and executive‑level presentations
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills
Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Comfort with Microsoft Office 365; experience leveraging legal and business systems to improve efficiency
Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for technology and innovation
Preferred
Experience in the telecommunications industry—particularly within the wireless and optical technology vendor ecosystem
Experience in Western Europe
Benefits
Full range of health
401K
Other benefits
Company
Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a information & communications technology equipment and services firm providing IT & IT infrastructure and other services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1949-05-16IPO
Leadership Team
Peter Grassi
Chief Executive Officer, Oceania
Ian Bradbury
CTO - Financial Services
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