VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Job at Milan Laser Hair Removal in O

VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Milan Laser stands as the largest and most premier laser hair removal company in the nation. We are also honored to be a recipient of the prestigious Best Places to Work in Omaha 2024 award, a testament to our commitment to excellence and exceptional culture! With 390+ current locations throughout 35 states and plans to expand into a national brand, this is a very exciting time to join the Milan team!

Position Summary:

Milan Laser Hair Removal is looking for a VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary who will be responsible for providing legal, regulatory and compliance oversight to support strategic objectives and align business goals with legal risk management. The VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary will serve as a liaison to the Board of Directors, facilitating corporate governance and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

1. Legal Oversight and Compliance: Oversee legal matters across contracts, intellectual property, privacy, regulatory compliance, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and consumer finance. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across all business operations. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the organization and advocate for interests with authorities. Lead cross-functional compliance efforts to align with corporate and regulatory standards.
2. Corporate Governance: Collaborate with the Board of Directors, drafting resolutions, documenting minutes, and advising on governance. Manage legal processes and prepare the organization for public company readiness.
3. Strategic Counsel: Provide legal advice and practical solutions for new business ventures, including Athens Hair Restoration and Only Injectables. Advise on complex business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
4. Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Oversee litigation processes, including negotiating and resolving pre-litigation disputes. Collaborate with external counsel to ensure cost-effective and strategic legal representation.
5. Team and Vendor Management: Lead and develop a team of legal professionals, establishing efficient systems and processes. Manage relationships with external counsel and legal vendors, ensuring quality and cost control.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials required.
2. Membership in good standing of a state bar, with eligibility for Nebraska in-house counsel registration required.
3. Minimum of 10 years of legal experience in a top-tier law firm or corporate legal department dealing with healthcare, corporate, contracting, compliance and/or business transactions required.
4. Expertise in corporate governance, healthcare law, SEC reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance preferred.
5. Experience with and capable of leading projects, directing others and advising on implementation of sound legal, regulatory and corporate compliance solutions required.
6. Experience in drafting transactional documents, license agreements, and negotiating sophisticated agreements required.
7. Proficiency in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and securities laws, including the ’33 and ’34 Acts preferred.
8. Strong writing, presentation, and negotiation skills required.
9. Significant exposure in corporate governance, securities industry, SEC reporting, FINRA, commercial and merger & acquisition transactions and compliance required.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance within 30 days.
• 401k retirement plan with vested employer match.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Employee and spouse or legal partner receive free laser hair removal services.
• Professional liability insurance provided.
• Cell phone stipend.

We are deeply committed to attracting talented team members in the US from all backgrounds regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, or nationality. However, at this time, we are not sponsoring any Visas.