Legal heads face tough balancing act as they take the lead
In today’s complicated policy environment, few business figures are more in the line of fire than the top company lawyer — thanks to rising pressure on companies from input prices, interest rates, and geopolitics.
Whether the title is general counsel, chief legal officer or similar, these executives are at the centre of some of the toughest corporate conversations. Top lawyers are being asked to weigh in on vaccine mandates, cyber security breaches, supply chain struggles, and diversity and inclusion efforts.
That, in turn, is sparking debate about how senior in-house lawyers should balance their traditional role as the company’s legal risk manager with broader responsibilities to enable, lead, and help implement the organisation’s strategy.
This story originally appeared on: Financial Times - Author:Brooke Masters
