What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Legal Officer position at this role at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation?
Chief Legal Officer
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Location: Remote (Wisconsin-based)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Position(s) Supervised: Deputy General Counsel, Vice President of Compliance, Vice President of Human Resources, Legal Assistant
About WEDC
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with businesses, communities, and partners statewide to foster innovation, support job creation, and strengthen Wisconsin’s competitive position. Driven by a mission to make Wisconsin the best place to live, work, and build a business, WEDC is a purpose-driven state organization that values integrity, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions, and invests in its people so they can help invest in Wisconsin’s future.
WEDC is a Wisconsin-based organization with a remote-work-first environment. Remote work is expected to be performed in the state of Wisconsin.
Role Overview & Key Responsibilities
The Chief Legal Officer serves as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to WEDC’s Chief Executive Officer, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors. This executive leadership role provides oversight of WEDC’s Legal, Compliance, and Human Resources functions while guiding the organization through complex legal, governance, regulatory, and risk management matters.
The Chief Legal Officer plays a critical role in advancing WEDC’s mission by ensuring sound governance, fostering organizational effectiveness, and delivering practical legal and business guidance in a dynamic public-sector environment. In this role, you will:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on legal, governance, compliance, and strategic business matters
- Lead WEDC’s corporate governance activities, including Board and committee support, bylaws, policies, and organizational oversight
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Legal, Compliance, and Human Resources divisions
- Advise on legal risk, regulatory compliance, policy development, and complex organizational initiatives
- Review, draft, and analyze legislation affecting WEDC and support engagement with policymakers and stakeholders
- Oversee outside counsel relationships and support litigation and legal proceedings as needed
- Partner across the organization to identify risks, develop solutions, and advance key business objectives
Salary : $141,342 - $183,745