The Role of a General Counsel in a Growing Company: Insights from MessageBird's GC

The role of a general counsel in a growing company: insights from MessageBird's GC

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As a company grows, its legal needs evolve. A general counsel (GC) plays a crucial role in ensuring the company's legal affairs are managed effectively. In this article, we'll explore the role of a general counsel in a growing company, using MessageBird's General Counsel, Jeroen Kraaij, as a case study.

MessageBird is a global cloud communication platform that enables businesses to communicate with their customers through various channels, including SMS, voice, and chat. As the company continues to grow, its legal needs have become increasingly complex. Jeroen Kraaij, MessageBird's General Counsel, has been instrumental in shaping the company's legal strategy and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

In this article, we'll delve into the key responsibilities of a general counsel in a growing company, including:

  • Providing legal advice and guidance to the company's leadership and employees
  • Developing and implementing legal strategies to support the company's business objectives
  • Managing legal risks and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, partners, and regulators
  • Overseeing the company's intellectual property and data protection strategies

We'll also explore the challenges and opportunities that come with being a general counsel in a growing company, and how Jeroen Kraaij has navigated these challenges at MessageBird.

Whether you're a general counsel or a business leader looking to understand the role of a general counsel in a growing company, this article will provide valuable insights and takeaways.

Key Takeaways:

  • The role of a general counsel is critical in a growing company, as it ensures the company's legal affairs are managed effectively.
  • A general counsel must be able to provide legal advice and guidance to the company's leadership and employees.
  • Developing and implementing legal strategies to support the company's business objectives is a key responsibility of a general counsel.
  • Managing legal risks and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations is a critical aspect of a general counsel's role.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders is also an important part of a general counsel's role.

Conclusion:

The role of a general counsel in a growing company is complex and multifaceted. By providing legal advice and guidance, developing and implementing legal strategies, managing legal risks, and building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, a general counsel plays a crucial role in ensuring the company's legal affairs are managed effectively. As MessageBird's General Counsel, Jeroen Kraaij has demonstrated the importance of a general counsel in a growing company.

About the Author:

Juro is a leading provider of contract management software that helps companies streamline their contract process and reduce legal risk. Our platform enables companies to manage their contracts more efficiently, reduce legal risk, and improve compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

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