Overview
Legal Director Jobs in California, United States at GSM – Green SM
Title: Legal Director
Company: GSM – Green SM
Location: California, United States
The Legal Director – The US Market is responsible for leading all legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and governance matters across GSM's operations in the US. This role serves as a strategic legal partner to the Board of Management and regional leadership, ensuring legal soundness, risk mitigation, and sustainable business growth in a highly regulated mobility environment.
Legal Strategy & Advisory
- Provide strategic legal advice and consultation to the Board of Management and senior leadership on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to US operations
- Anticipate legal risks and proactively propose solutions to support business expansion, market entry, and operational scaling
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
- Interpret, draft, review, and evaluate US and local regulations, laws, policies, internal rules, and governance documents applicable to GSM’s business
- Ensure full compliance with US regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to transportation, mobility services, labor law, data protection (GDPR), competition law, ESG, and consumer protection
- Design, maintain, and monitor legal compliance checklists for each US market
Contract & Legal Documentation Management
- Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of commercial contracts, partnerships, vendor agreements, and operational legal documents
- Ensure all contracts align with company strategy, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements
Legal Operations & Internal Capability Building
- Lead and develop the US Legal team, setting clear standards, workflows, and performance expectations
- Update legal documents and conduct legal training / awareness programs for employees to enhance legal compliance and risk awareness across the organization
- Act as the central point of contact with external law firms, regulators, and authorities in US markets
Risk Management & Market Monitoring
- Continuously monitor regulatory changes and legal developments in US markets that may impact GSM’s operations
- Assess legal risks related to new business models, products, or market expansion and provide mitigation strategies
Requirement
- sBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law
- 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Legal Director / Head of Legal / Regional Legal Lead)
- Strong experience in US regulatory environments, preferably within mobility, transportation, ride-hailing, logistics, energy, or tech-enabled service industries
- Solid expertise in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and risk management
- Proven ability to operate at Board and executive level, with strong business acumen and strategic mindset
