General Director, Legal, Compliance & Risk
Location: New York, NY, USA
Pure Earth is a global leader in improving public health and development outcomes by reducing exposure to lead and other toxic pollutants. We work closely with governments to embed evidence-based, sustainable solutions into public systems at the national scale. By translating data into action and pairing technical expertise with local partnerships, Pure Earth designs and delivers practical interventions that reduce pollution and poisoning risks, strengthen public response systems, and support long-term health and economic progress.
Pure Earth seeks an experienced Director/, Legal, Compliance & Risk, ideally an attorney, to manage legal, compliance, and risk management functions for the organization. This role reports to the Vice President, Operations, and will work closely with the C-Suite and Department and Country leadership, as well as the Board and the Audit & Risk Committee to ensure the organization maintains full legal compliance across all of its entities, effectively manages organizational risks, and protects its intellectual property and organizational interests. This individual will coordinate and collaborate with team members across the organization, focusing on providing strategic legal guidance, and ensuring compliance and operational excellence. The role balances strategic advisory with operational execution, supporting both framework development and day-to-day legal and compliance needs.
Applicants should have experience setting up and improving organization-wide initiatives, introducing and rolling out changes and improvements in a variety of operational functions.
Compliance & Legal Governance
Risk Assessment & Management
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Serve as legal lead during crisis events, coordinating with insurers, brokers, outside counsel, and support mitigation planning
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Manage the organization’s global and country relevant insurance portfolios, including D&O, general liability, cyber, workers compensation, and program specific coverage
Contract & Intellectual Property Management
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Responsible for end-to end contract lifecycle including drafting, review, execution, renewal and close out for HQ and Overseas offices and ensure consistency across organization.
Training & Advisory Support
Audit & Quality Assurance
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Conduct legal audits to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements, including privacy, data management,
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Proficiency with legal research tools, contract management, and standard MS365 office applications (including SharePoint, MS Teams, MS Planner)
Work Environment & Expectations
This position reports to the Vice President, Operations, but will also work closely with the C-Suite and the Board and the Audit & Risk Committee. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with executive leadership and have exposure to all aspects of Pure Earth's business.
Full-time. Hybrid work model. Employees are expected to work in the NYC office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the option of working remotely on other weekdays. Occasional weekends, late nights or early mornings to accommodate global time zones with overseas teams may be required. Occasional travel may be expected.
This role is classified as an L5 position. The salary for this position ranges from $97,000 - $170,000. Additional compensation may be considered for highly qualified candidates. This position is eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is the policy of Pure Earth to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know when you are contacted for a screening or interview.
This job description may be revised and updated as required to meet organizational objectives.
