VP of Legal and Risk Management

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VP of Legal and Risk Management

We are seeking an experienced VP of Legal & Risk Management to oversee the organization's legal affairs, risk management, corporate compliance, and contractual obligations. This executive will serve as a strategic legal partner to company leadership, providing guidance on complex legal matters, employment issues, commercial contracts, litigation, and business risk.

VP of Legal and Risk Management Responsibilities

Corporate Legal & Compliance

• Oversee corporate legal matters, including employment issues, personnel matters, employee contracts, ethics, conflicts of interest, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement company-wide policies, procedures, SOPs, and compliance audit programs.
• Oversee compliance training, 401(k) fiduciary requirements, and other corporate governance matters.
• Maintain required business licenses and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support union-related matters, labor negotiations, and wage issues.

Commercial Contracts & Business Support

• Lead and negotiate commercial contracts with customers, vendors, and business partners.
• Review and manage customer contract terms, project claims, delinquencies, liens, and vendor disputes.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including purchase agreements, due diligence, and contractual protections.
• Oversee contract management processes, including centralized digital filing and company-wide contract visibility.
• Establish and maintain vendor and contractor Certificate of Insurance (COI) management processes and a centralized repository.
• Utilize AI-enabled legal tools to improve efficiency and streamline legal operations.

Risk Management & Litigation

• Lead enterprise risk management initiatives and work with insurance carriers and their legal teams to minimize claims exposure and settlement costs.
• Manage litigation, disputes, and outside counsel relationships while controlling legal expenses.
• Oversee legal matters involving employment, commercial disputes, intellectual property, software licensing, facility leases, and class action litigation.
• Maintain surety relationships and monitor outstanding bonds.
• Partner with Finance and Operations on delinquent accounts receivable to minimize bad debt and collection agency involvement.
• Identify potential legal and financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate exposure.

VP of Legal and Risk Management Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 10+ years of legal experience, with significant employment and commercial contract litigation experience.
• Substantial experience handling complex federal and state court matters, including litigation strategy, motion practice, and depositions.
• Strong background in employment law, commercial contracts, and corporate legal matters.
• Experience working within service, manufacturing, or other operationally complex industries preferred.
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel, litigation costs, and multiple high-stakes legal matters.
• Excellent legal writing, research, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong courtroom presence and experience arguing motions.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound business judgment, and partner effectively with executive leadership.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities.
• Proficiency with litigation technology, legal research platforms, and modern legal tools.

VP of Legal and Risk Management Benefits

• 401k with match
• Bonus
• PTO
• Remote
• Healthcare Coverage

JOB ID: 183343

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Rico Villavicencio

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