[Hiring] Chief Legal Officer @Cain Watters & Associates, LLC

Role Description

Reporting to the Executive Committee, the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is a critical member of the executive leadership team responsible for providing strategic legal counsel, overseeing enterprise contract management, leading key growth initiatives, and supporting operational excellence across the firm. The CLO serves as the firm's chief legal advisor while overseeing the Chief Compliance Officer and leading strategic initiatives and special projects that support firm growth, scalability, and long-term enterprise value.

• Serve as the principal legal advisor to the Executive Committee and executive leadership team, providing strategic counsel on legal, regulatory, governance, and risk-related matters.
• Lead and oversee the firm's legal affairs, including contract management, risk mitigation, corporate governance, and legal operations.
• Direct and develop the firm's compliance function through oversight of the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Support enterprise strategic initiatives and special projects focused on firm growth, innovation, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate business opportunities, improve organizational effectiveness, and align legal and operational strategies with firm objectives.
• Identify, assess, and manage legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks while regularly reporting recommendations to the Executive Committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Minimum of 12-15 years of legal experience, including significant experience serving as in-house counsel, general counsel, or senior legal executive.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex contract negotiations, enterprise contract management programs, and legal risk management initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and special projects from concept through implementation, including project planning, stakeholder management, execution, and measurement of results.
• Proven track record identifying, evaluating, and executing business initiatives that drive organizational growth, operational scalability, process improvement, and enhanced client experience.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, risk management, employment law, and business transactions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies and change management.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Requirements

• No travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required.
• This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time, exempt position.
• Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Some flexibility in hours is allowed based on management’s approval.
• The ability to work remotely is allowed based on management’s approval.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized medical insurance options.
• Generous employer HSA contributions.
• 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Basic Life Insurance, and Telehealth/Virtual Urgent Care/Whole Mental Health.
• Dental and Vision plans.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Organization-paid holidays, including an extended Winter Break.
• Safe Harbor 401k Plan.
• Employer-paid professional dues, licenses, and renewals.
• Continuing Education resources.
• Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave.
• Subsidized fitness programs.