Chief Legal Strategist for a Mission-Driven Foundation

Seven Hills Foundation; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation seeks a strategic Vice President, General Counsel to serve as the organization’s chief legal advisor and a trusted member of the executive leadership team.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the GC will guide governance, compliance, risk management, and regulatory matters while leading the legal department and managing outside counsel for corporate transactions, HR, and real estate matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire (or ability to obtain).
• 10+ years of legal experience, with substantial in-house experience preferred.
• 10+ years of management experience.
• Experience in employment law, contracts, governance, litigation, real estate, healthcare/mental health law, regulatory compliance, and/or M&A.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief legal advisor to the President & CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership.
• Provide strategic counsel on governance, operations, compliance, risk management, and regulatory matters.
• Lead legal strategy on contracts, employment matters, litigation, real estate, insurance, and corporate transactions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Education

JD degree

Tools

Legal research

Budget management

Job description

Seven Hills Foundation seeks a strategic Vice President, General Counsel to serve as the organization’s chief legal advisor and a trusted member of the executive leadership team.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the GC will guide governance, compliance, risk management, and regulatory matters while leading the legal department and managing outside counsel for corporate transactions, HR, and real estate matters.