Partner with the Deputy General Counsel to define and evolve the function’s vision, mandate, and strategic priorities
Support development and maintenance of integrated annual and multi-year strategic plans
Ensure alignment of Strategy & Operations initiatives with L&C and enterprise strategies and objectives
Drive coordination and alignment across key focus areas
Ensure initiatives are connected across planning, data, and execution layers
Identify interdependencies, overlaps, and opportunities for alignment across initiatives and teams
Support the advancement of key transformation initiatives
Promote consistent approaches to initiative planning, governance, prioritization, and execution
Ensure initiatives are structured to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with business objectives
Support alignment with key stakeholders across L&C
Actively contribute to or lead resolution of complex or inter-functional and cross-functional issues
Establish and support continuous improvement of frameworks for initiative prioritization and sequencing
Oversee development and continuous improvement of executive-level reporting, dashboards, and materials
Support ongoing evaluation and refinement of priorities and resource alignment
Promote consistent use of frameworks, tools, and methodologies across the Strategy & Operations and L&C function

12+ years of experience in legal, compliance, or regulated environments
Leadership roles in strategy, operations, or transformation
Strong understanding of legal function operations and industry dynamics
Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to foster growth and development of team member skills and capabilities
University degree in Business, Law, Finance, Public Policy, or a related field required
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD/LLB, or Master’s in a related discipline) strongly preferred
Advanced Legal domain knowledge or experience required
Compliance domain expertise or demonstrated experience operating in a regulated industry considered an asset
Relevant professional designations or certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci, Change Management) are considered an asset

AVP, Strategic Operations Integration and Execution – Legal and Compliance

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