Chief Legal & Compliance Officer - Strategic Leader

Goodwill; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill seeks an SVP Chief Legal Officer to serve as the company's top legal advisor and strategic business partner based in the Phoenix corporate office. You will lead enterprise-wide legal, compliance, governance, and risk management efforts, guiding senior leadership and boards through complex transactions and regulatory challenges.

The role requires a JD, active Arizona bar membership, and 15+ years of relevant experience, including significant governance and M&A work in a nonprofit or

Qualifications

• J.D. required and licensed to practice law in Arizona.
• Extensive and progressively responsible legal experience, 15+ years, in corporate and private practice.
• Experience as General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or Deputy General Counsel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief legal advisor to CEO, ELT, and multiple boards.
• Lead governance, compliance, risk management, and regulatory strategy.
• Oversee M&A, real estate, contracts, litigation, and corporate matters.

Skills

Executive presence

Board interaction

Change management

Strategic business counsel

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Arizona Bar in good standing

Job description

Goodwill seeks an SVP Chief Legal Officer to serve as the company's top legal advisor and strategic business partner based in the Phoenix corporate office. You will lead enterprise-wide legal, compliance, governance, and risk management efforts, guiding senior leadership and boards through complex transactions and regulatory challenges.

The role requires a JD, active Arizona bar membership, and 15+ years of relevant experience, including significant governance and M&A work in a nonprofit or