General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Overview We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to lead our legal and compliance functions with energy, expertise, and strategic vision. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape our legal framework, ensure regulatory adherence, and safeguard our organization’s integrity across diverse legal landscapes. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with comprehensive experience in a broad spectrum of legal disciplines, including litigation, corporate law, regulatory compliance, and specialized areas such as estate planning, environmental law, and tribal regulations. Join us to drive legal excellence and foster a culture of integrity and compliance that propels our organization forward.

Duties

• Provide expert legal counsel on a wide range of issues including estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, family law, securities law, workers' compensation law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, personal injury cases, employment law, and general & commercial litigation.
• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive compliance programs to meet evolving regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Oversee all aspects of legal case management, including research using LexisNexis and Westlaw, procedural law knowledge, trial preparation, court depositions, and litigation strategy.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts ensuring clarity, enforceability, and risk mitigation aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage legal motions preparation, court filings, and litigation processes while representing the organization in court depositions and advocacy efforts.
• Supervise the legal team in conducting statutory legal research and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws affecting employment practices, personal injury claims, patent rights, and other specialized areas.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop policies that uphold ethical standards and legal compliance across all operational facets.
• Maintain strong relationships with external counsel when specialized expertise or additional support is required.
• Ensure ongoing training for staff on legal updates related to employment law case experience, procedural law changes, and compliance obligations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited institution with active license to practice law.
• Extensive experience in general & commercial litigation, employment law cases, personal injury law—including personal injury case experience—and contract drafting.
• Proven expertise in estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, landlord-tenant law, family law, securities law, workers' compensation law, tribal regulations & laws, patent law; familiarity with legal advocacy techniques.
• Strong research skills utilizing LexisNexis and Westlaw platforms; excellent written communication skills for legal drafting and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation processes including trial preparation and court depositions.
• Exceptional negotiation skills for contract drafting and dispute resolution; ability to lead legal negotiations effectively.
• Knowledge of procedural laws governing court procedures; experience in legal motion preparation and litigation management.
• Prior experience working within a fast-paced law office environment with a focus on employment law cases and client communication strategies.
• Strong organizational skills with experience in legal case management systems; ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Leadership qualities that inspire confidence in teams; commitment to ethical standards and continuous learning in evolving legal landscapes.

Join us as we champion integrity through innovative legal leadership—empowering our organization to thrive responsibly while making a positive impact across communities!

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10005