Steven Miles: Addressing regulatory diversity, and sustainability goals in a multinational business
The Legal Leaders PodcastShow Notes
How do you run a legal function across dozens of countries, cultures, and regulatory systems – without losing sight of strategy? In this episode, David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu, sits down with Steven Miles, General Counsel Asia Pacific and South Africa & Global Head of Legal Operations at McCain Foods, to unpack what it takes to lead legal teams on a truly global scale. Steven shares his career story and offers a candid look at how technology and innovation are reshaping legal operations at one of the world's largest food companies, all while balancing strategic priorities with operational efficiency. In this conversation, you'll hear Steven break down: Technology in global legal ops – optimizing legal functions across regions Strategic work meets efficiency – how legal supports business growth Geopolitical and regulatory complexity – navigating a multinational business Sustainability goals – legal's role in driving responsible growth
This episode is a must-listen for legal leaders managing global teams and looking to modernize how legal operations run at scale.
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