Director, Legal Operations

Primary Purpose:__________________________________________________________________________

To serve as a key advisor to the general counsel and senior leadership on legal operations and risk management strategies for the association.

Essential Job Functions:___________________________________________________________________

• Assist with the management of the association's legal operations framework to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Work alongside FMI counsel and SQFI and FMI leadership to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and governing bodies.
• Monitor regulatory and policy developments relevant to the industry and advise leadership on legal implications.
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed on legal matters affecting the association.
• Manage the review and approval of contracts, agreements, and other key documents to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to document retention, data security, and confidentiality.
• Review and approve conference presentations, speaker decks, and other materials to prevent conflicts of interest, antitrust concerns, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Develop and lead training programs for staff on legal topics including compliance, risk mitigation, and antitrust, as needed.

Other Job Functions:______________________________________________________________________

• Prepare legal and other analyses as requested by staff and members.
• Other duties and projects as assigned or directed.