Vice President of Legal and Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor on contracts, employment law, governance, compliance, privacy, and nonprofit operations
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements, technology contracts, partnership agreements, and grant agreements
• Manage the organization's contract portfolio and review process
• Provide strategic leadership for the Human Resources function, including workforce strategy and talent management
• Advise leadership on employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Lead enterprise risk management efforts to mitigate legal and operational risks
• Advise the Board of Directors on governance and fiduciary responsibilities

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressively responsible legal experience
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar
• Experience leading Human Resources functions or people operations
• Demonstrated experience managing people and teams
• Deep knowledge of employment law, nonprofit governance, and contract law
• Ability to travel overnight on a limited basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing HR operations within a multi-state workforce
• Experience supporting federal grants or federally funded programs
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems
• Familiarity with privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance
• Familiarity with military and Veteran communities

Benefits

• Mission-driven work supporting military service members and their families
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, and disability insurance
• Communications allowance
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• PCS leave for Active Duty military spouses

About the Company

Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit dedicated to making military life better for families. We support over 1.5 million military- and veteran-connected family members through a national network of 300,000+ members and local chapters across the country.