Senior VP Legal Affairs

OneBlood•Ft Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs to design, build, and lead the organization’s in-house legal function. This senior executive role serves as the organization’s principal legal advisor and a core member of the C-suite, partnering closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership. The SVP of Legal Affairs will shape legal strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, manage enterprise risk, and establish scalable legal operations within a complex healthcare and nonprofit environment. This is a unique opportunity to build a legal function from the ground up while safeguarding the organization’s mission and enabling sustainable growth. Why Join Us? This role offers a rare opportunity to shape and lead an in-house legal function that directly supports mission-driven healthcare and nonprofit impact. If you are a strategic legal leader who thrives in complex, regulated environments and is motivated by building something meaningful. This position can be located in any of our Florida OneBlood Hub locations: Ft. Lauderdale, St. Petersburg or Orlando

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Minimum of ten (10) years of legal experience, including a strong mix of law firm and in-house experience
Demonstrated expertise in healthcare law, nonprofit governance, regulatory compliance, and operational contracting
Proven experience advising senior executives and boards
Must be currently licensed or eligible to apply for admission to the Florida Bar
Proven ability to build and lead a legal department or function
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and mission alignment
High ethical standards with the ability to foster a culture of compliance and accountability
Strong leadership, coaching, and change management capabilities
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to influence, collaborate, and build strong relationships across the organization
Ability to interpret contracts, budgets, and financial reports
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to travel as needed and commute using personal transportation

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in nonprofit healthcare or other highly regulated industries preferred

Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategy Serve as the organization’s senior internal legal executive and trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership
Partner with leadership on organizational strategy, legal priorities, and enterprise risk management
Provide counsel on governance, audit, compliance, and strategic planning matters
Prepare materials for and liaise with the Board of Directors and external General Counsel as needed
Legal Function Design & Operations Establish the legal vision, structure, and long-term roadmap for the in-house legal function
Design and implement legal operations, including staffing, workflows, matter management systems, and performance metrics
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, templates, and legal guidelines across the organization
Build and manage scalable contracting processes supporting clinical operations, vendors, grants, managed care, technology, and enterprise initiatives
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Develop and oversee a comprehensive legal risk management and compliance framework aligned with healthcare regulations and nonprofit governance requirements
Advise on healthcare regulatory matters, including HIPAA, FDA, CLIA, state licensure, Stark and Anti-Kickback laws, CMS/Medicaid/Medicare (as applicable), credentialing, reimbursements, and emerging regulations
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare laws and nonprofit requirements, including IRS 501(c)(3) regulations, Form 990 disclosures, charitable solicitation laws, and exempt-organization governance standards
Partner with compliance leadership to strengthen audits, investigations, reporting, and safeguards
Strategic Initiatives & Legal Oversight Support strategic initiatives such as expansion projects, joint ventures, fundraising, grants, capital projects, and major vendor selections
Oversee litigation management, employment matters, intellectual property, data privacy, and insurance coverage in coordination with external counsel
Provide training to leaders and team members on legal, regulatory, and governance topics
Foster organizational awareness of legal risk and encourage proactive issue identification