VSP Vision
Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
VSP Vision, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Legal Affairs Leadership
Oversee and manage the legal affairs for one or more Lines of Business (LOB) ensuring compliance with laws and regulations through policy development, risk identification, and guidance to senior leadership.
Responsibilities Provide comprehensive legal guidance on corporate strategic goals and major projects at both the enterprise and global level, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and best practices.
Manage the company's corporate and subsidiary structures.
Oversee all legal and regulatory compliance matters to safeguard the company’s interests, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks and ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
Direct and manage a legal team responsible for a range of legal functions which may include litigation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, corporate governance, employment disputes, and investment matters.
Serve as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership on legal matters and business initiatives.
Provide expert guidance on complex legal issues and help shape business strategy from a legal perspective.
Ensure adherence to all pertinent laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
Lead initiatives for attracting, retaining, and developing a high-performance and agile legal team fostering an environment that supports professional growth and continuous improvement.
Develop and oversee the succession planning process for top leadership positions to ensure organizational continuity and effective leadership transitions.
Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school
10+ years’ experience with clear progression to senior leadership/management roles, leading and motivating cross‑functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve strategic goals
Leadership experience in a corporate, government or law firm environment
Deep knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
Experience handling complex legal matters and identifying and managing business risk
Excellent negotiation skills to manage complex deals and agreements
Strong planning and organizational skills to align legal strategies with business objectives
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of general business operating policies and procedures
Advanced analytical skills to develop and implement new policies and procedures
Equal Opportunity Employer VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing.
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Responsibilities Provide comprehensive legal guidance on corporate strategic goals and major projects at both the enterprise and global level, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and best practices.
Manage the company's corporate and subsidiary structures.
Oversee all legal and regulatory compliance matters to safeguard the company’s interests, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks and ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
Direct and manage a legal team responsible for a range of legal functions which may include litigation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, corporate governance, employment disputes, and investment matters.
Serve as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership on legal matters and business initiatives.
Provide expert guidance on complex legal issues and help shape business strategy from a legal perspective.
Ensure adherence to all pertinent laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
Lead initiatives for attracting, retaining, and developing a high-performance and agile legal team fostering an environment that supports professional growth and continuous improvement.
Develop and oversee the succession planning process for top leadership positions to ensure organizational continuity and effective leadership transitions.
Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school
10+ years’ experience with clear progression to senior leadership/management roles, leading and motivating cross‑functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve strategic goals
Leadership experience in a corporate, government or law firm environment
Deep knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
Experience handling complex legal matters and identifying and managing business risk
Excellent negotiation skills to manage complex deals and agreements
Strong planning and organizational skills to align legal strategies with business objectives
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of general business operating policies and procedures
Advanced analytical skills to develop and implement new policies and procedures
Equal Opportunity Employer VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing.
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