Interim Vice President of Legal Affairs

The Company is in search of a Vice President of Legal Affairs to provide executive-level leadership and oversight of its legal function. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of legal matters, including but not limited to, litigation, regulatory compliance, contracts, claims, investigations, and outside counsel management. This role requires a strategic and practical approach to legal guidance, ensuring that legal services are in line with the organization's priorities. The Vice President will also be tasked with identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks, as well as developing and maintaining legal procedures and standards. Applicants for the Vice President of Legal Affairs position at the company must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the Rhode Island Bar, or eligible for admission. A minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role, is required. The ideal candidate will have a background in a highly regulated, public-sector, or similar complex operating environment, and experience in areas such as transportation regulation, public procurement, construction, environmental law, and employment law. Core competencies include executive legal judgment, strategic risk assessment, and strong communication skills. The role demands a professional with the ability to balance legal requirements with operational and business objectives, and a commitment to the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical judgment.