Vice President Legal and Risk Management

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Vice President Legal and Risk Management to lead a broad legal and risk function, with direct impact on employment matters, commercial contracting, compliance, and corporate governance. The role requires close partnership with business leaders, finance, insurance, and operations to protect the organization while enabling practical decisions.

The ideal candidate has deep litigation experience, strong courtroom and negotiation skills, and the ability to balance legal risk with

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 10+ years of employment and contract litigation experience.
• Significant responsibility in complex federal and state court cases.
• Experience in service and manufacturing industries; employment law background is a plus.
• Excellent legal writing and research skills.
• Strong courtroom presence and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR matters including personnel issues and compliance activities
• Collaborate with insurance legal teams for risk management
• Negotiate commercial contracts with customers and business leaders
• Maintain all business licenses for the organization
• Support acquisition-related activities and corporate legal needs
• Provide support for delinquent accounts receivable to avoid bad debts
• Conduct compliance audits and develop company SOPs

Skills

Litigation experience

Negotiation skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President Legal and Risk Management to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.
This role will oversee a broad legal and risk management function, with direct impact on employment matters, commercial contracting, compliance, and corporate governance.
The position requires close partnership with business leaders, finance, insurance, and operations stakeholders to help protect the organization while enabling practical, business-minded decisions.
The ideal candidate will bring deep litigation experience, strong courtroom and negotiation skills, and the ability to balance legal risk with operational needs in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $160,000 – $200,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage HR matters including personnel issues and compliance activities
• Collaborate with insurance legal teams for risk management
• Negotiate commercial contracts with customers and business leaders
• Maintain all business licenses for the organization
• Support acquisition-related activities and corporate legal needs
• Provide support for delinquent accounts receivable to avoid bad debts
• Conduct compliance audits and develop company SOPs

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 10+ years of employment and contract litigation experience
• Significant responsibility in complex federal and state court cases
• Experience in service and manufacturing industries; employment law background is a plus
• Excellent legal writing and research skills
• Strong courtroom presence and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a team-oriented environment
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Supportive team environment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.