Overview
Manages the business activities for Risk, Legal and Compliance leadership, which includes documentation, project management, workflow development, process improvement and budget tracking. Communicates clearly and professionally across all levels, and prepares executive-ready reports and presentations to support informed decision-making. Develops, implements, and monitors workflows for Risk, Legal and Compliance programs. Implements systems to manage each program more efficiently and effectively. Works under general supervision
- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
- Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Disability
- Employer-matched retirement saving funds
- Personal and financial wellness programs
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
- Referral bonus opportunities
What You Will Do
- Leads strategic and operational projects across Legal, Compliance and Risk departments, managing cross-functional initiatives with minimal oversight. Utilizes strong project management and critical thinking skills to drive execution, improve processes, and enhance document management systems.
- Maps workflows and collaborates with business owners to to close gaps, leveraging technology and AI solutions where appropriate.
- Develops a strong understanding of Risk, Legal, Compliance & HIPAA Privacy Programs; proposes strategies or activities to improve efficacy, efficiency, and/or coherence.
- Collects and analyzes data using Excel to inform strategies, monitor outcomes and deliver clear, actionable reports.
- Leads the development of high-quality reports, memos, and governance materials, including Board and Audit Committee deliverables. Demonstrates advanced reporting and communication skills, and designs executive-ready presentations and compelling visual content to clearly convey complex topics.
- Demonstrates a commitment to excellent customer service through prompt, professional communication, while building collaborative relationships across departments and leadership to support achievement of organizational objectives.
- Organizes and tracks Risk, Compliance and Legal Department budgets and invoices on an ongoing basis.
- Establishes operational goals and objectives for Legal Operations function that will improve in-house counsel's ability to focus on high-risk projects.
- Informs VNS Health business lines on policies, practices and procedures related to Legal Operations function and serves as internal spokesperson on legal operations matters.
- Leads the development, documentation, and implementation of the employee and board member conflict of interest process and oversees the management of the Compliance, Risk & Legal suite of corporate policies, and procedures.
- Supports the Privacy Team with key initiatives including the implementation of new privacy regulations, privacy risk assessment program and enhancing cyber incident response workflows.
- Liaises with external partners, including government officials and vendors, as needed.
- Supports the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function by coordinating several recurring risk assessment processes, ensuring consistent progress through strong project management. Maintains detailed documentation, tracks milestones, and facilitates collaboration to keep initiatives aligned and on schedule.
- Provides essential support in aligning risk insights with strategic planning and goal-setting, assisting with documentation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Relies on strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure clarity, consistency, and responsiveness in all interactions.
- Designs and delivers risk management training and awareness programs to embed a strong risk culture across all levels of the organization.
- Collaborates with leadership to advance risk mitigation strategies for targeted risks, helping to translate risk insights into actionable solutions and drive implementation across the organization.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Paralegal certification (National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) or
- Master's Degree in public administration, public health, risk or related field preferred
Work Experience:
- Minimum four years of experience in legal, risk or compliance field required
- Strong proficiency with personal computers and applications, including Microsoft Windows Excel, Word, and Power Point required
- Demonstrated business writing and project management and facilitation skills required
Pay Range
USD $98,200.00 - USD $130,800.00 /Yr.
About Us
VNS Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us - we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 "neighbors" who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.
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VNS Health
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
Jul 10, 2025