Chief Legal and Administrative Officer

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Job DetailsJob Location: Richmond, VA 23219Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Juris DoctorateTravel Percentage: NegligiblePosition Description The Chief Legal and Administrative Officer (CLAO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and serves as the senior executive responsible for legal strategy, governance, and enterprise stewardship across the organization’s administrative and people-centered functions. Operating within a mission-driven, healthcare-adjacent, and federally regulated environment, the CLAO ensures the organization maintains the highest standards of legal integrity, regulatory compliance, ethical conduct, and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CLAO is a trusted strategic partner and enterprise integrator, providing clear, actionable counsel on complex legal, regulatory, and organizational matters. The role oversees Legal, Compliance & Risk, strategic oversight of Human Resources, Communications & External Affairs, Facilities, and shared administrative operations. By translating complexity into decision-ready guidance, the CLAO enables informed leadership decisions and supports sustainable growth, modernizat...