The Chief Legal Officer serves as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to WEDC’s Chief Executive Officer, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors. This executive leadership role provides oversight of WEDC’s Legal, Compliance, and Human Resources functions while guiding the organization through complex legal, governance, regulatory, and risk management matters. The Chief Legal Officer plays a critical role in advancing WEDC’s mission by ensuring sound governance, fostering organizational effectiveness, and delivering practical legal and business guidance in a dynamic public-sector environment. In this role, you will: Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on legal, governance, compliance, and strategic business mattersLead WEDC’s corporate governance activities, including Board and committee support, bylaws, policies, and organizational oversight Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Legal, Compliance, and Human Resources divisionsAdvise on legal risk, regulatory compliance, policy development, and complex organizational initiativesReview, draft, and analyze legislation affecting WEDC and support engagement with policymakers and stakeholdersOversee outside counsel relationships and support litigation and legal proceedings as needed Partner across the organization to identify risks, develop solutions, and advance key business objectives