General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer 04012 NWG

Preferred Office Locations : Knoxville TN. Salt Lake City UT. Idaho Falls ID.

Title : General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Schedule (FT / PT) : Regular Full Time

Travel Required : Yes (25-50%)

Government Clearance : Ability to Obtain

For over 25 years North Wind Group (North Wind) and its subsidiary companies have been influencing the future of and aiming to be the nationwide small business leader in the engineering environmental construction IT / cyber facility operations and professional service industries. North Wind allows its employees to develop creative and practical solutions to complex problems while accomplishing its mission of delivering quality results safely on time and on budget for every project. Our mission is accomplished through forward-thinking advanced technology services and our cultivation of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work skills expertise and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented motivated and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.

POSITION PURPOSE :

The General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer (GC / CCO) reports to the Chief Executive Officer and serves as the senior legal and compliance executive providing legal advice and guidance to the operations of a holding company and its wholly owned subsidiaries and majority owned joint ventures. This executive provides strategic legal and compliance leadership advises the CEO and Board of Directors on all legal and regulatory matters and ensures adherence to applicable laws regulations and policies including the review negotiation and revision of government contracts and subcontracts small business regulation compliance labor & employment ethics and business conduct policies and procedures.

The GC / CCO is responsible for safeguarding the organizations legal interests promoting sound governance practices and maintaining compliance programs that uphold the values mission and shareholder obligations of the parent Alaskan Native Corporation. This includes reviewing and analyzing legal risks assessing opportunities and implementing changes as appropriate to the companys goals mission and program objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. L egal Leadership and Strategy

• Serve as the chief legal advisor to the CEO Board and executive leadership on all legal and regulatory matters.
• Serve as a core member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) supporting organization management and strategic planning and implementation.
• Provide legal oversight for all operations including corporate governance mergers and acquisitions contracting real estate litigation employment law and intellectual property.
• Develop and implement organization-wide legal strategies that anticipate risk and enable growth.
• Ensure compliance with federal state and tribal laws including the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and related regulations.
• Promote cultural awareness and ensure legal strategies are aligned with Alaska Native values and traditions.

2. Corporate Governance and Ethics

3. Compliance and Risk Management

4. Contracts Procurement and Regulatory Affairs

5. Litigation Investigations and Outside Counsel

6. Leadership and Organizational Development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be sitting for long periods of time in an office environment but will also be required to stand walk and talk or hear. The employee is often required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting with periodic travel to subsidiary locations and federal project sites. High confidentiality and discretion are required.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION :

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and work-life balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

General Counsel,Legal Case Management,Legal Drafting,Litigation,Intellectual Property Law,Legal Counsel,Legal Research,Securities Law,Employment & Labor Law,Real Estate Law,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Unclear

Department / Functional Area : Legal

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1