First Command Financial Services

Administratively supervises the Chief Internal Auditor to ensure an effective internal audit program.. Serves as the organization’s lead officer for the development and administration of the following programs: ·Corporate Governance (including the Corporate Secretary function) ·Enterprise Risk Management ·Government Relations (including the organization’s Political Action Committee) What will the employee do in this role?. Recruit, hire, lead and mentor direct reports including the Chief Compliance Officer, the Chief Internal Auditor, and all in-house attorneys What skills/qualifications do you need?. Education§Bachelor’s Degree (required)§Juris Doctor Degree (required) Work Experience·At least 15 years’ experience practicing law, with at least 5 years’ experience leading a corporate law department or group of attorneys within a corporate law department.. Certifications·Member in good standing of the Bar of any state Supreme Court or U.S. District or Circuit Appeals Court (required).

chief legal officer

How will this role impact First Command? The Chief Legal Officer manages all legal matters within an organization. Defend the organization in lawsuits and prosecute lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Provides legal expertise to other departments where needed. Plans and directs all aspects of an organization's legal affairs and ensures maximum protection of its legal rights.Supervises the Chief Compliance Officer to ensure an effective compliance program.Administratively supervises the Chief Internal Auditor to ensure an effective internal audit program.Serves as the organization’s lead officer for the development and administration of the following programs: ·Corporate Governance (including the Corporate Secretary function) ·Enterprise Risk Management ·Government Relations (including the organization’s Political Action Committee) What will the employee do in this role? Assess legal documents to ensure protection of the organizationTake part in high level planning and organizational meetingsManage lawsuitsDirect and lead the Legal, Compliance and Internal Audit Department in company initiativesDevelop, administer, and lead the following corporate programs: Corporate Governance (including the Corporate Secretary function)Enterprise Risk ManagementGovernment Relations (including the Political Action Committee) Ensure all legal formalities (tax payments, assets maintenance, agreements of lease and other obligations) are fulfilled in timeEnsure that high level secrecy and privacy for all legal data is maintained for the organizationKeep track of the latest changes in applicable laws and regulationsManage and lead the Legal, Compliance and Internal Audit Department budget What roles will this employee lead? Recruit, hire, lead and mentor direct reports including the Chief Compliance Officer, the Chief Internal Auditor, and all in-house attorneys What skills/qualifications do you need? Education§Bachelor’s Degree (required)§Juris Doctor Degree (required) Work Experience·At least 15 years’ experience practicing law, with at least 5 years’ experience leading a corporate law department or group of attorneys within a corporate law department.At least 5 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Certifications·Member in good standing of the Bar of any state Supreme Court or U.S. District or Circuit Appeals Court (required).·Active affiliation with appropriate financial services legal/compliance/risk management networks and organizations is required Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities §Exceptionally strong writing and verbal communication skills required.§Excellent legal research abilities required.§Strong legal analytical skills required.§Skilled leadership abilities required.§Demonstrated “people” skills strongly preferred. §Must have strong decision making and analytical abilities§Excellent conciliation skills§Excellent watching skills §Ability to think out of the box to solve legal complications #LI-NC1

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