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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