Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Board exposure to leadership

Job summary

Carey seeks a General Counsel & Corporate Secretary to lead the company’s legal function from its Frederick, MD headquarters. This senior role reports to the Executive Chairman and Board, overseeing litigation, contracting, governance, and risk management in a complex regulatory environment.

The successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance, manage outside counsel, and ensure effective corporate transactions while maintaining compliance and operational integrity across the

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction, with in-house capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee litigation strategy, budgeting, and settlements with outside counsel.
• Own commercial templates, negotiation playbook, and escalation for agreements including data protection terms.
• Provide legal oversight of operating authority across regulatory regimes and large-event planning.
• Manage insurance program, broker relationships, and annual renewal analysis.
• Lead lender and finance support, including review of credit and security documents.
• Act as Corporate Secretary, maintaining corporate records and governance documents.
• Support corporate transactions, diligence, and post-signing integration.
• Provide employment law support, privilege, and risk mitigation with the executive team.
• Manage outside counsel panel, spend, and invoicing under the legal expense policy.

Skills

Legal leadership

Commercial judgment

Regulatory expertise

Contract negotiation

Policy development

Board communications

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Carey seeks a General Counsel & Corporate Secretary to lead the company’s legal function from its Frederick, MD headquarters. This senior role reports to the Executive Chairman and Board, overseeing litigation, contracting, governance, and risk management in a complex regulatory environment.

The successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance, manage outside counsel, and ensure effective corporate transactions while maintaining compliance and operational integrity across the