Vice President, Risk & Legal Operations

Vuori Clothing•Carlsbad, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Vice President of Legal & Security Operations and Insurance to lead and optimize the operational, financial, and administrative functions of the various team that report up to the Chief Legal Officer. This is a unique, high-impact role that integrates oversight of both legal, facilities & security operations and insurance management, while also serving as a key partner and chief of staff to the Chief Legal Officer. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of strategic insight, financial acumen, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for driving efficiency through budgeting, cost control, litigation management, project execution, and continuous process improvement. A critical focus will be on cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, and other business teams to support the delivery of high-quality legal services at scale. Success in this role requires a proactive and analytical mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to manage change and deliver value in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

15+ years of finance, accounting, budgeting, insurance, project management and/or complex transactions management.
7+ years leading teams in a professional service or consulting organization.
An undergraduate degree in business, finance, or accounting is a requirement. Candidates with a MBA or a CFA are preferred.
Working knowledge of Python and SQL and facility to process and analyze large data files/sets.
Ability to develop and execute long-term operational roadmaps.â¯ A closer and an ability to get things done without always having the customary tools and expected resources.
Strong ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop solutions.
Strong proficiency and experience with spreadsheets, especially Excel; strong understanding of legal billing, pricing, and budget management practices.
Strong proficiency and experience with PowerPoint. Excellent ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.â¯ Most presentations and business cases will be done and presented in PowerPoint.â¯ Experience in presenting data in digestible format and designing dashboards.
Facility in technology, including e-billing systems and ELM software.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.â¯ Ability to drive change within an organization without ego or drama.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a MBA or a CFA are preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive the strategic direction of the teams and areas of responsibility under the CLO in alignment with the CEO's vision of the business and implement operational changes to align with the Company's business objectives and Vuori's long-range plan.
Develop and manage matter-level budgeting, legal forecasts and law firm accruals, collaborate with the Company's finance partners to ensure timely reporting, collaborate with accounting on booking loss or gain contingencies per ASC 450-20 and ASC 450-30 stemming from litigation and insurance matters.
Work with the CLO to ensure Vuori's insurance programs appropriately address the Company's risks and to run the company's yearly renewals as well as claims administration.
Support the various legal practice leaders on litigation and settlement strategies, litigation cost and damage analysis, including EMV type calculations, to help achieve optimal decisions.
Development of operational processes and data analytics and other metrics to improve performance and demonstrate value to the business.
Development, implementation and continued improvement of new (if applicable) or current systems related to e-billing, contract, document and claims management systems; ensure the team has implemented a comprehensive and right sized technology stack driving efficiency.
Establish metrics and reporting processes to track key performance indicators (KPIs), legal spend, and department performance, providing data-driven insights to leadership.
The role will assist legal in its quarterly leadership reporting as well as quarterly board reporting.
Oversee the process for selecting, managing, and evaluating outside vendors including outside counsel to ensure Vuori is developing great and long-standing relationships with its vendor partners, billing practices are transparent and timely, where Vuori receives high value and service at appropriate rates.
Map and improve existing operational processes, identify opportunities for streamlining and automation, and implement new policies and procedures.
Develop systems for managing the creation, storage, and sharing of legal information, such as research, transactional documents, and historical data.
Support the development of team members in business-oriented risk mitigation strategies and internal-client relationship building and communications.