Vice President, Legal and Risk Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Execute general corporate responsibilities and compliance initiatives.

• Oversee HR-related matters, including personnel issues, employee contracts, conflicts of interest, ethics, LMS training, PII protections, and fiduciary obligations related to 401K.

• Manage risk management activities and work alongside insurance company legal teams to reduce claim settlements.

• Negotiate commercial agreements with end-user clients and business executives.

• Address customer contract stipulations, project claims, delinquencies, lien issues, and utilize AI legal tools.

• Ensure maintenance of all business licenses for the organization.

• Assist with acquisition-related processes, encompassing purchase agreements and protective measures.

• Support corporate legal requirements and manage external attorney expenses, including IP data software licenses, facility leases, business licenses, and class action lawsuits.

• Aid in managing delinquent accounts receivable to prevent bad debts or agency fees through proactive intervention.

• Maintain relationships with sureties and oversee outstanding bonds.

• Engage in disputes with vendors.

• Participate in union-related activities and wage issues.

• Conduct compliance assessments.

• Centralize the company-wide contract database and digital filing system.

• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the company as needed.

• Establish processes for vendor and contractor Certificate of Insurance (COI) management and create a centralized repository.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• Over 10 years of experience in employment and contract litigation.

• Proven experience in managing complex federal and state court cases, including strategy development, major motions practice, and depositions.

• Familiarity with service and manufacturing sectors.

• Significant background in employment law is advantageous.

• Exceptional legal writing and research capabilities, with a history of producing high-quality briefs and motion work.

• Strong presence in the courtroom and effective oral advocacy skills.

• Comfort in arguing motions.

• Ability to work independently, demonstrate sound judgment, and excel in a collaborative, trial-focused environment.

• High attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple high-stakes issues concurrently.

• Proficient in litigation technology and tools essential for effective in-office and remote operations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• Reasonable accommodations available during the application or hiring process for individuals with disabilities.