Chief Legal Officer
Core
Lead overall firm risk management, compliance, and legal strategy for a national law firm with 60+ offices, overseeing a team of attorneys and managing internal governance.
Role type
Senior General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer
Builds
Firm-wide compliance programs, risk mitigation strategies, and governance structures
Domain
Legal services / Law firm management
Required skills
Strategic legal counsel, risk management, compliance program development, litigation management, contract negotiation, intellectual property management, corporate transactions, team leadership, regulatory compliance, professional conduct oversight
Preferred skills
Business/commercial law expertise, matrixed organization experience, billion-dollar enterprise navigation, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and lead firm legal strategies and compliance programs; serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership and the board; identify and manage legal regulatory risk; advise on firm policies and governance structures; manage all legal matters including contracts, litigation, and IP; oversee a team of attorneys; provide guidance on professional responsibilities and bar regulations; support internal investigations and conflict resolution; collaborate with HR, IT, Risk, and Finance teams.
Seniority
Executive, hands-on IC with strategic oversight