Larson Maddox · 4 weeks ago
Director of Legal & Compliance
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $350K/yr
10+ years expLarson Maddox is a growing engineering and project-focused organization seeking an experienced Director of Legal & Compliance to establish and lead their in-house legal function. This role involves overseeing all legal matters, including commercial contracts and compliance programs, while partnering with leadership to deliver solutions that support operational goals and long-term growth.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesRecruitingStaffing AgencyTraining
Hiring Manager
Jacob Lessig
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary legal advisor across commercial, corporate, employment, and regulatory matters
Lead negotiation and standardization of contracts, including MSAs, NDAs, and task orders with developers and EPC partners
Manage outside counsel and litigation, including claims, disputes, and liability issues
Develop and implement internal legal systems, policies, and templates to support scalability
Oversee claims and insurance matters, including professional liability and construction-related claims, insurance renewals, and coverage reviews
Partner with project and finance teams to assess contractual risk and ensure appropriate indemnity and insurance provisions
Create and maintain compliance programs covering anti-corruption, whistleblower, and related laws
Support policy development for employment law, safety, and subcontractor compliance
Advise on international expansion, including entity setup, employment, and tax exposure; coordinate with local counsel
Maintain corporate governance, ESOP compliance, and shareholder documentation
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state
10+ years of legal experience, including 3+ years in-house at a fast-growing or engineering-focused company
Proven experience managing legal risk (claims, insurance programs, contractual risk) in engineering, construction, infrastructure, or energy sectors
Strong background in commercial contracting, litigation oversight, and compliance
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate legal issues into actionable business guidance
Independent, solution-oriented, and comfortable building scalable systems
Preferred
Experience with ESOPs or complex capital structures
Exposure to international operations or cross-border contracting
Background in regulated or project-based industries such as utilities or energy
Benefits
Competitive compensation with bonus potential.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) with immediate vesting and generous employer match.
Paid parental leave, volunteer time off, and charitable donation matching.
Flexible work arrangements and wellness stipends.
Company
Larson Maddox
Larson Maddox is a legal recruitment agency that offers staffing, training, and consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jake Knowlton-Parry
Managing Director - Global Head of Regulatory & Legal
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