General Counsel / VP of Risk Management & Legal Strategy

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties has a full-time opportunity for a General Counsel / Vice President of Risk Management & Legal Strategy in Anaheim, CA.

This is a hybrid position (3 days on-site/2 days remote).

Reporting to the President/CEO, the General Counsel/Vice President of Risk Management and Legal Strategy is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of the legal, corporate governance, business contracts, ethics, and enterprise risk management programs that are core to the mission of Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC).

Leads the in-house Legal Department, as well as the security and business continuity team, providing leadership and mentorship.

The General Counsel partners with internal stakeholders and state and national experts to monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the organization and provide strategic legal guidance and recommendations.

This position develops legal strategy and framework to support organizational strategic initiatives and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Serves as senior legal advisor for executive management and Board of Directors.  Also serves as General Counsel to the Community Action Fund of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (a 501(c)4 organization).

 Establishes and manages relationships with external legal counsel, other professional advisors, and key external partners.

At PPOSBC, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet the needs of you and your family.

We are proud to offer a range of plans that help protect you in the case of illness or injury including:


* A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, and long term disability. 


* Benefits coverage starts after one full month of employment!


* Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits!


* Generous 401(k) matching contributions and more!


* To view our detailed benefits guide, please visit our career site at www.pposbccareers.org

Responsibilities

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions: Essential functions encompass the required tasks, duties, and responsibilities performed as part of the job and the reason the job exists.

 


* Support and advise leadership on legal matters that affect the organization in all areas, including but not limited to corporate governance; healthcare; real estate; labor and employment; nonprofit/tax-exempt, political, and electoral laws and regulations; and privacy.


* Provide strategic leadership for the Legal Department, including talent development, mentorship, succession planning, legal operations, technology and process improvement initiatives, and the effective deployment of internal and external legal resources to meet organizational needs.


* Oversee legal review and strategic guidance re...