Overview
Position: Chief Legal Officer
Location: Remote (must be Wisconsin-based)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: Deputy General Counsel, Vice President of Compliance, Vice President of Human Resources, Legal Assistant
This role involves serving as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors. The Chief Legal Officer provides oversight of the Legal, Compliance, and Human Resources functions and guides the organization through complex legal, governance, regulatory, and risk management matters.
Responsibilities
- Advise executive leadership and the Board of Directors on legal, governance, compliance, and strategic business matters
- Lead corporate governance activities including Board and committee support, bylaws, policies, and organizational oversight
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for Legal, Compliance, and Human Resources divisions
- Advise on legal risk, regulatory compliance, policy development, and complex organizational initiatives
- Review, draft, and analyze legislation affecting the organization and support engagement with policymakers and stakeholders
- Oversee outside counsel relationships and support litigation and legal proceedings as needed
- Collaborate across the organization to identify risks, develop solutions, and advance key business objectives
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Wisconsin
- Minimum seven years of legal experience; ten or more years preferred
- At least five years of leadership experience managing teams and developing talent
- Experience advising executive leaders, boards, or governing bodies on complex legal and business matters
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and legislative processes
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance
- Experience in quasi-governmental organizations and/or both public and private sectors preferred
- Willingness to travel statewide occasionally (less than 20%)
Compensation & Benefits
- Remote-first work environment with flexibility to support work-life balance
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Professional development opportunities including training resources, internal learning, tuition reimbursement, and support for professional certifications
- Comprehensive benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System
- Hybrid work allowance
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
Location
This is a remote position requiring the employee to be based in Wisconsin.