Strategic Partner – Corporate General Counsel Clients, Sr. Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Analysts generate essential insights for our clients through published research and direct client interactions, addressing organizational challenges that enhance performance.

• Interact with clients daily via phone, video conferences, or even in person at Gartner events.

• Investigate practices, trends, and technologies to produce research accessible to Gartner clients for online viewing or downloading and application.

• Develop insightful and actionable research for General Counsel, offering best practices and guidance on board governance, risk management, and the future of legal functions.

• Remain informed on emerging developments and issues (e.g., M&A trends, regulatory changes) by understanding the broader market and ecosystem relevant to the legal function and the success of GCs.

• Provide sales support by acting as the voice of the market and domain expert, assisting Gartner’s commercial team in envisioning services for prospective clients.

• Collaborate with fellow Gartner analysts to create content that engages clients, aiding them in progressing toward their critical objectives.

• Deliver high-quality and timely peer reviews of colleagues’ research content.

• Design and present high-value materials (either in-person or virtually) for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, webinars, and client briefings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of relevant experience, including a background as a corporate in-house lawyer.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

• JD degree is highly preferred.

• Proven experience in presenting to the board, leading and/or coordinating risk management initiatives, developing strategic functions, and cultivating talent and relationships throughout the organization.

• Knowledge and experience as a General Counsel or in a similar capacity (AGC/DGC).

• Experience and enthusiasm for advising, presenting to, and drafting materials for senior organizational leaders (e.g., CEO, GC, Board of Directors, Chief Audit Executives, Head of Risk/ERM, Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer).

• Exhibit executive presence with the capability to establish credibility with executives and other stakeholders.

• High learning agility and comfort in navigating complex, fast-paced environments.

• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to customize messaging for diverse audiences and influence at all levels.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours

• Paid time off

• Remote work options