VP for Legal (CPA)

DUTIES, RESPONSBILITIES & OUTPUTS

1. Legal Compliance: Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting accounting practices and ensure the firm's compliance with relevant statutes, regulations, and industry standards.

2. Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks associated with the firm's operations and develop strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.

3. Contract Management: Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts with clients, vendors, and partners to protect the firm's interests and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

4. Litigation Management: Manage any legal disputes or litigation involving the firm, including working with external legal counsel when necessary, to achieve favorable outcomes.

5. Corporate Governance: Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, including board governance, ethics, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

6. Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of regulatory developments in the accounting industry and advise the firm on compliance with relevant regulations issued by regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).

7. Mergers and Acquisitions: Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, transaction structuring, and contract negotiation.

8. Internal Legal Advice: Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and employees, on a wide range of legal issues affecting the firm's operations.

9. Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs on legal and compliance topics to ensure that employees across the organization understand their legal obligations and responsibilities.

10. Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and promote best practices in corporate governance and risk management.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualification Standards

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
Minimum of [X] years of experience practicing law, with a focus on corporate law, securities law, or related fields.
Experience working in or with CPA firms or financial services firms preferred.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Leadership experience and the ability to build and lead a high-performing legal team.
Commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.

Behavioral Competencies
Problem Solver and Critical Thinker Mindset
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Leadership Skills
Customer Delight
Integrity, Respect and Excellence
Strong Work Ethic
Interpersonal Skills
Highly Organized
Excellent Communication Skills
Proactive
Meticulous Attention to Detail
Personal Effectiveness
Adaptability
Receptivity to Feedback
Learning Agility
Values Driven
Conceptual Thinking
Navigates Ambiguity
Culture Fit
Passionate about Customers

Knowledge competencies
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Daily Task Reporting
Database and Recordkeeping

Employee Benefits:

HMO - Medicard
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Yearly salary Increase.
Year End Bonus
Birthday Allowance
Newly Wedding Benefits - 10,000.00
Referral Program - earn up to 3500.00 per referral.
Daily breakfast
Anytime Fitness - Upon Regularization
Bereavement leaves w/ Financial Assistance
Service Incentive Leave - 12 days VL and 12 days SL (25% convertible as cash yearly)
Trainings
Friday Night Bonding
Quarterly Company Events
13th month
Ambassador Awards and other Employee Recognition
Team Bonding

Salary : 90k - 125k