Vice President, Legal Greater New York City, NY Area
About the Role
Greater New York City, NY Area (On-site - Headquarter location)(New York City, New York)
The Company is seeking a Vice President, Legal to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be a strategic and ambitious leader, responsible for a broad range of legal initiatives within the organization. This high-impact role requires a blend of deep subject matter expertise in financial regulatory matters and broad-based corporate legal experience. The Vice President, Legal will serve as the lead legal advisor to global business units, providing guidance on complex commercial and advisory engagements, and ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities also include regulatory and risk advisory, corporate governance, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance and scale internal policies and legal operations. Applicants for the Vice President, Legal position at the company should have a J.D. degree and be licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with 6-10+ years of legal experience. The role demands a candidate with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, and a high degree of business acumen. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial regulatory matters, commercial contracts, enterprise risk management, and corporate governance. Experience in a regulated industry such as financial services, software, consulting, or professional services is preferred. The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage high-stakes legal work in a fast-paced environment, and a proven track record of supporting legal and corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions.
Functions:
- Legal
Compensation
USD $180,000-$200,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Leading expense management software company
Industry
Financial Services
Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed
Age
employees
201-500