American Cancer Society

Associate Chief of Staff, Legal and Risk Management

American Cancer Society

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $92,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Support the Chief Legal and Risk Officer in leading legal and risk management functions and oversee a broad portfolio of projects.
  • Facilitate development and implementation of policies, manage cross-functional initiatives, and prepare reports, presentations, and legal documentation.
  • Create and manage project timelines, track progress, and ensure accountability for deliverables.
  • Develop strategic plans, goals, objectives, metrics and KPIs to monitor legal and risk-related activities and provide updates.
  • Facilitate development and review of legal policies, compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Organize and support meetings including agenda setting, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
  • Streamline internal and external communications related to legal and risk initiatives.
  • Support coordination of external reviews, audits, and legal assessments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support legal and risk management functions.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in legal affairs, risk management, or a related field within a nonprofit, corporate, or similar environment.
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or related discipline; advanced legal or risk management certifications preferred.
  • Strong understanding of legal frameworks, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong technology skills, including proficiency with project management tools, Microsoft Office 365, MS Teams, and legal or compliance management systems.
  • Action-oriented with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
  • Ability to influence and build consensus across diverse organizational stakeholders.