Chief Legal & Corporate Governance Officer

Carey International; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Carey International is seeking a General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to lead the company’s legal function from the Frederick, MD headquarters. You will provide licensed judgment across litigation, contracting, regulatory matters, and governance, while directing Legal Operations and a panel of outside firms.

The role includes budget oversight, senior leadership collaboration, and ensuring continuity of legal processes during leadership transitions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Own litigation strategy, budget, and settlement posture with outside counsel.
• Negotiate and oversee commercial contracts with insurance minima, indemnity, data protection terms.
• Oversee regulatory and operating authority compliance and filings.
• Manage insurance program, broker relationships, and risk exposure with CFO.
• Serve as Corporate Secretary and maintain corporate records and governance routines.
• Support corporate transactions, diligence, and related disclosures on time-sensitive timelines.
• Provide employment-legal support and act as backstop to the Chief People Officer.

Skills

Leadership

Litigation strategy

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Budget management

Outside counsel mgmt

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Carey International is seeking a General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to lead the company’s legal function from the Frederick, MD headquarters. You will provide licensed judgment across litigation, contracting, regulatory matters, and governance, while directing Legal Operations and a panel of outside firms.

The role includes budget oversight, senior leadership collaboration, and ensuring continuity of legal processes during leadership transitions.