HR Legal Search has been retained by a visionary client in search of a Chief Legal and Compliance Officer (CLCO). Our client is a non-profit with an inspiring mission to foster community and transform lives.

The CLCO leads strategic initiatives, navigating risk management, legal challenges, and compliance issues to drive the organization's success and innovation. This role involves advising the Board of Directors and executive teams on legal strategies and risk management.  Additionally, the CLCO supports Board management alongside the CEO and Chief of Staff, ensuring proper oversight and recordkeeping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee Legal Affairs, Compliance, and Risk Management.
• Provide strategic advice and support to the Board of Directors and senior leadership.
• Oversee the organizational resilience program, including crisis management, enterprise risk management, risk mitigation working group, and safety and security programs.
• Manage the compliance and insurance programs.
• Oversee internal and external investigations.
• Collaborate with the Chief People Officer on employment law issues.
• Serve as the Network's Assistant Corporate Secretary and its affiliates' Corporate Secretary.
• Serve as a liaison to the Audit and Risk and Nominating and Governance Committees.
• Lead and motivate high-performing legal and compliance teams.
• Manage outside counsel and consultants.
• Manage corporate records.

Benefits: Our client offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, life and disability insurances, retirement plan, educational assistance, confidential counseling, and life balance resources designed to support the passion, commitment and energy that is vital to team members.

Please reach out to Crystal Barrera at crystal@hrlegalsearch.com if you have any questions. Application materials can be submitted by clicking 'Apply Now.' We appreciate referrals.

Education and Experience:

• Previous Chief Legal & Compliance Officer or General Counsel experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nonprofit governance and nonprofit tax laws is preferred.   
• At least 10 years of practice experience.
• A lawyer who loves lawyering.

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