The Senior Program Manager, Legal, Risk, and Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for managing and delivering complex, large-scale programs from initiation through completion across the legal, compliance, and enterprise risk functions. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, senior leaders, and external partners to drive strategic initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure alignment with business and regulatory objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, Finance, and other corporate functions to ensure alignment on goals, resourcing, and timelines.
- Translate enterprise-wide legal, risk, and regulatory priorities into detailed project and program plans with defined milestones, timelines, and success criteria.
- Lead program execution by coordinating with internal teams, external counsel, vendors, and consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within scope.
- Maintain open, consistent, and transparent communication with stakeholders, clearly conveying project goals, progress updates, and potential risks or barriers.
- Develop and manage stakeholder communications that promote clarity, accountability, and shared understanding of complex regulatory or legal topics.
- Identify and proactively manage potential risks and compliance gaps; develop mitigation strategies and escalate issues as appropriate.
- Partner across Legal Operations, Risk, and PMO teams to establish program governance frameworks, tracking mechanisms, and reporting dashboards to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making.
- Support strategic initiatives such as regulatory readiness efforts, policy harmonization, contract management optimization, and enterprise risk management enhancements.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated program or project management experience in a large, complex organization, preferably within legal, compliance, or risk management functions.
- Strong collaborator who quickly builds trust and effective working relationships with senior leaders, attorneys, compliance professionals, and cross-functional partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex legal or regulatory concepts into clear, actionable information for varied audiences.
- Proven ability to synthesize data and metrics into meaningful insights and impactful executive reporting.
- Motivated self-starter who anticipates needs, drives solutions, and identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency across Legal, Risk, and Regulatory Affairs.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with teams across geographies and time zones.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience managing and leading cross-functional projects or programs in a legal, compliance, or corporate risk environment.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills required, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience utilizing project management tools/software (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar) preferred.
- Experience in legal operations, regulatory compliance programs, or enterprise risk management strongly preferred.
- Global or multinational experience a plus.
Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
Why Join Us:
At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.
Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.
Employee Benefits
We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:
Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.
… and so much more!
This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.
Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting leaves@acrisure.com.
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