VP, Legal

Barkley is looking for a VP, Legal to join our growing team of 500+ employees across the US.

This role will serve as a crucial strategic advisor within an organization, overseeing legal compliance, risk mitigation, and active participation in the broader business strategy.

This role plays a pivotal part in overseeing the in-house contract team and fostering collaboration with our outside counsel.

Reporting directly to our Chief Financial Officer, the VP, Legal assumes the role of the senior-most legal executive within our organization.

Responsibilities :

• Formulating the strategic direction and roadmap for the legal / contract team, aligning it with the company's business objectives and growth plans.
• Designing efficient and scalable legal management systems, processes, and protocols.
• Ensure the company's compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards in the United States and international jurisdictions where the company operates.
• Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management on a variety of legal topics, including contracts, litigation risks, business structure, labor laws, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.
• Collaborating with key business leaders to develop and enhance policies and procedures.
• Supervising the organization and maintenance of all company legal templates.
• Standardizing and driving efficiency for the legal intake processes, encompassing forms and review and approval workflows.
• Implement effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Assessing, recommending, and implementing innovative technologies to enhance organizational efficiency, while strategically applying emerging technologies to advance and optimize legal practices within the organization.

Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience within an advertising or marketing agency preferred
• Current licensure to practice law in the state of Missouri,, or eligibility for in-state licensure.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal practice experience required, with a preference for a blend of law firm and in-house expertise.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and managerial capabilities, including a successful track record of building and guiding a team of legal professionals.
• Exceptional negotiation proficiency, coupled with hands-on experience in overseeing intricate deals and agreements.
• Proven background in corporate governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of statutes, rules, and regulations relevant to businesses, especially within advertising and marketing.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal aptitude, with the ability to effectively engage with individuals at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.

Barkley's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We believe being radically diverse and inclusive is the key to becoming one of the world's great creative idea companies.

By embracing everything that makes our partners who they are and what makes them unique to the world around them, we create the conditions and capacity to help creative, original thinking thrive.

• Barkley is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of our corporate strategic goals, supported by a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, Director of Diversity leadership and agency commitment to The Brand Lab.
30+ days ago