Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

At Concordia Plans we care for those who serve by providing excellent retirement, healthcare, and benefit services. We currently have an opportunity for an Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer.Concordia Plans has a reputation for outstanding culture, most recently winning the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award. This honor goes to the country’s best employers with high performing people-first cultures. Our recent history of employment excellence also includes being awarded the 2023-2025 Top Workplaces USA award, the Top Workplaces 2021 - 2025 St. Louis Post-Dispatch awards and over the past five years additional special awards for Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, Purpose & Values, Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, Business Health Culture and Appreciation. Established more than 50 years ago providing service in 6,000 communities throughout the United States, we are mission focused professionals united to care for those caring for our community.At Concordia Plans we are focused and flexible. Embracing the new normal, pioneering ways to continue to support work life balance in our family first culture. We offer competitive compensation with a benefit package, including a pension plan, 403(b), health insurance at no cost to the employee, and much more. With this exciting opportunity you can combine experience, talent, and passion as part of our team at Concordia Plans serving the workers of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod.General SummaryThe Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer provides strategic legal leadership, risk oversight and governance support, serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive leadership and Boards of Directors for Concordia Plan Services and its subsidiaries.Essential Job FunctionsProvide executive oversight of companywide legal risk, governance integrity, and regulatory exposure across all CPS entities. Collaborate with executive leadership on organizational strategy and priorities and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks. Lead and guide the organization and legal team on legal issues related to employee benefit plans and other programs maintained by the organization. Serve as the corporate secretary and principal governance advisor, including to Boards of Directors and committees. Represent CPS externally as a thought leader in church benefits organizations, engaging in advocacy, education and collaboration on emerging legal and regulatory issues. Manage relationships with outside legal counsel and oversee any litigation or dispute resolution matters. Oversee or conduct training and communications on legal topics, including for Boards of Directors and staff. Provide expertise across complex to high-impact legal matters and projects, but not limited to health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and a variety of tax, corporate, employment issues. Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing legal and compliance team, fostering professional growth, accountability, and alignment with organizational values. Education And ExperienceJuris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school in the United States. Active license to practice law and in good standing with Missouri state bar. Minimum of 10 years legal firm or corporate practice in employee benefits, preferably church benefit plans, and familiar with nonprofit structure. Experience in a combined practice of employee benefits and another relevant area such as tax, corporate transactions or health care is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience advising Board of Directors and senior executives in complex, highly regulated organizations. Member of LCMS preferred. CompetenciesBuild Strong Teams: Builds a culture aligned around shared goals and purpose. Intentionally coach and develop others, nurture networks, and attract strong talent. Model Resilience: Leads with optimism and composure, setting the tone for others. Is self-aware, humble, and open to alternatives when challenged. Outcomes-oriented: Brings a bias for action and achieves meaningful, timely, and measurable results. Lives continuous improvement and operational excellence. Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates sound judgment, discernment, and church/business acumen. Encourages new thinking and makes future-focused decisions. Influence Others: Is a positive influence across and outside the organization. Paints a compelling picture and gains commitment for forward momentum. Collaboration: Builds authentic relationships and harnesses the energy of others. Adapts interpersonal style and models productive dialogue and debate.