Vice President of Legal Affairs

4 days ago


Jacksonville, Florida, United States Wounded Warrior Project Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President of Legal Affairs to join our team at Wounded Warrior Project. As a key member of our executive team, you will be responsible for providing strategic legal guidance and counsel to our organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the principal legal advisor to our CEO, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and all executive leaders.
  • Provide timely and well-informed guidance and counsel on a wide range of legal, regulatory, compliance, and governance matters.
  • Lead the legal, compliance, and internal audit teams to support our mission and culture while minimizing risk to the organization.
  • Develop and implement preventive legal strategies and organizational policy and compliance programs to minimize litigation and other potential challenges.
  • Represent Wounded Warrior Project in various capacities, including before administrative agencies and with industry partners.
  • Work collaboratively with our teams to analyze and advise on legal, business, and tax implications, and coordinate transactional matters.
  • Draft, modify, negotiate, and review legal documents and organizational policies, including conducting legal research and providing legal opinions.
  • Monitor and evolve our compliance program to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Educate our organization on compliance best practices and serve as a resource to identify and mitigate risk.
Requirements
  • Twelve years of relevant legal experience.
  • Ten years of leadership or staff management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ten years of experience in a corporate legal environment.
  • Seven years of non-profit or program evaluation experience.
  • Five years of experience interacting with a Board of Directors and managing responsibilities related to corporate governance.
Education
  • Juris doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
Certifications and Licensure
  • Active bar license in good standing and, if such license is not in Florida, the ability to obtain Florida Authorized House Counsel certification.
  • Valid state-issued driver's license.


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