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Lake Ridge Bank

Chief Lending Officer

Middleton, WI · On-site

The Chief Lending Officer (CLO) is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, growth ... Participate in community boards, professional associations, economic development initiatives, and ...

Lake Ridge Bank

Chief Lending Officer

Middleton, WI · On-site

The Chief Lending Officer (CLO) is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, growth ... Participate in community boards, professional associations, economic development initiatives, and ...

Lake Ridge Bank

Chief Lending Officer

Middleton, WI · On-site

The Chief Lending Officer (CLO) is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, growth ... Participate in community boards, professional associations, economic development initiatives, and ...

Gulfshoresal

County Administrator

Marinette, WI · On-site

$135K - $160K/yr

The County Administrator is Marinette County's chief administrative officer and carries out the ... and economic development. Key Opportunities and Priorities The next Administrator will help ...

Bank Five Nine

Chief Financial Officer

Oconomowoc, WI · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. * Minimum of 10 years of ... Graduate banking education or equivalent advanced financial leadership development. * Experience in ...

City of La Crosse

Chief City Assessor

La Crosse, WI · On-site

$95K - $109K/yr

The City of La Crosse is seeking to hire a Chief City Assessor in the Planning & Development ... Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, public finance, statistics, property ...

University of Wisconsin

Neuroradiologist

Madison, WI · On-site

We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW Health. We ... (CEO World, 2020) #2 Best State to Practice Medicine (WalletHub, 2020) #2 Best City for Biking ...

Wisconsin

Neuroradiologist

Madison, WI · On-site

We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW Health. We ... (CEO World, 2020) #2 Best State to Practice Medicine (WalletHub, 2020) #2 Best City for Biking ...

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Chief Legal Officer

Madison, WI • On-site, Remote

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Finance and Insurance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Wisconsin Economic Development Corporationexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Chief Legal Officer
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Location: Remote (Wisconsin-based)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Position(s) Supervised: Deputy General Counsel, Vice President of Compliance, Vice President of Human Resources, Legal Assistant

About WEDC

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with businesses, communities, and partners statewide to foster innovation, support job creation, and strengthen Wisconsin's competitive position. Driven by a mission to make Wisconsin the best place to live, work, and build a business, WEDC is a purpose-driven state organization that values integrity, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions, and invests in its people so they can help invest in Wisconsin's future.

WEDC is a Wisconsin-based organization with a remote-work-first environment. Remote work is expected to be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Role Overview & Key Responsibilities

The Chief Legal Officer serves as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to WEDC's Chief Executive Officer, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors. This executive leadership role provides oversight of WEDC's Legal, Compliance, and Human Resources functions while guiding the organization through complex legal, governance, regulatory, and risk management matters.

The Chief Legal Officer plays a critical role in advancing WEDC's mission by ensuring sound governance, fostering organizational effectiveness, and delivering practical legal and business guidance in a dynamic public-sector environment. In this role, you will:

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on legal, governance, compliance, and strategic business matters
  • Lead WEDC's corporate governance activities, including Board and committee support, bylaws, policies, and organizational oversight
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Legal, Compliance, and Human Resources divisions
  • Advise on legal risk, regulatory compliance, policy development, and complex organizational initiatives
  • Review, draft, and analyze legislation affecting WEDC and support engagement with policymakers and stakeholders
  • Oversee outside counsel relationships and support litigation and legal proceedings as needed
  • Partner across the organization to identify risks, develop solutions, and advance key business objectives

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