VP of Strategy and Operations & Assistant Corporate Secretary

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic leader to serve as the Vice President of Strategy and Operations & Assistant Corporate Secretary.

This multifaceted role is pivotal in supporting our legal and global affairs function, optimizing the operational infrastructure, systems, and processes that enable the function to deliver on its strategic priorities.

This role will oversee legal operations, sustainability, organizational strategy, and serve as the Assistant Corporate Secretary for the Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer to ensure the effective management of resources, budget, technology stack, and continuous improvement initiatives as well as drive employee engagement and business excellence across the function.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities



* Strategic Planning and Operations
+ Lead annual strategic planning for the legal and global affairs function, ensuring alignment with the company's mission and goals.
+ Manage the Legal Operations and Sustainability teams, fostering a high-performance, growth-oriented culture.
+ Drive operational improvements to optimize team effectiveness and deliver measurable impact.


* Global Affairs
+ Partner with the Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer to build a government affairs and policy team to advocate for the company's priorities at the local, state, and federal levels.
+ Develop and implement policy strategies that align with the company goals and regulatory compliance requirements.
+ Operationalize the engagements with key policymakers, government officials, and industry groups to influence policy and promote favorable business environments.
+ Develop systems to monitor and assess legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring the company adapts to evolving policy landscapes.
+ Lead internal cross-functional efforts to align the company's positions on public policy matters.


* Legal Operations Management
+ Lead and optimize all aspects of Legal Operations, including vendor management, technology adoption, budgeting, and resource planning.
+ Develop and implement processes to improve efficiency, manage legal spend, and support risk management objectives.
+ Oversee project management of key legal initiatives, ensuring timely and effective execution.


* Corporate Governance and Board Support
+ Serve as the Assistant Corporate Secretary for the Board of Directors, supporting all Board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, documentation, and meeting minutes.
+ Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
+ Partner with the Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer to support Board strategy, communications, and engagement initiatives.


* Sustainability Oversight
+ Lead the company's sustainabi...