Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
 VSP Vision | |
 United States | |
 Dec 24, 2025 | |
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Oversee and manage the legal affairs for one or more Lines of Business (LOB) ensuring compliance with laws and regulations through policy development, risk identification, and guidance to senior leadership. Lead and develop the legal team, handling key legal matters such as litigation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and corporate governance. Advise on strategic business initiatives, support succession planning, and provide expert counsel to promote effective business operations and leadership continuity.
Provide comprehensive legal guidance on corporate strategic goals and major projects at both the enterprise and global level, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and best practices Manage the company's corporate and subsidiary structures Oversee all legal and regulatory compliance matters to safeguard the company's interests, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks and ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations Direct and manage a legal team responsible for a range of legal functions which may include litigation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, corporate governance, employment disputes, and investment matters Serve as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership on legal matters and business initiatives Provide expert guidance on complex legal issues and help shape business strategy from a legal perspective Ensure adherence to all pertinent laws, regulations, and corporate policies Lead initiatives for attracting, retaining, and developing a high-performance and agile legal team fostering an environment that supports professional growth and continuous improvement Develop and oversee the succession planning process for top leadership positions to ensure organizational continuity and effective leadership transitions Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities: Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school 10+ years' experience with clear progression to senior leadership/management roles, leading and motivating, cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve strategic goals Leadership experience in a corporate, government or law firm environment Deep knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance Experience handling complex legal matters and identifying and managing business risk Excellent negotiation skills to manage complex deals and agreements Strong planning and organizational skills to align legal strategies with business objectives Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of general business operating policies and procedures Advanced analytical skills to develop and implement new policies and procedures #LI-VISIONCARE VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws. Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information. We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters.Click hereto learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities. As a regular part of doing business,VSPVision ("VSP")collects many different types ofpersonal information, including protected health information, about ouraudiences, includingmembers, doctors,clients, brokers, business partners,andemployees. VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies. | |