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EverDriven · 19 hours ago

Senior Director, Legal Operations, Safety, and Compliance

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

EverDriven is a rapidly growing, tech-enabled transportation management company focused on providing safe transportation for children with special needs. The Senior Director will oversee safety, legal operations, and compliance, ensuring that all students are transported safely while modernizing compliance systems and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

AutomotiveService IndustryTransportation

Responsibilities

Serve as EverDriven’s central owner of student safety, ensuring all students are transported safely to and from school each day while meeting or exceeding all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations

Establish safety and compliance standards that not only meet regulatory requirements but position EverDriven as an industry leader in safe, reliable student transportation

Monitor evolving safety, education, and transportation regulations and proactively raise EverDriven’s practices ahead of industry norms

Oversee political compliance activities, including tracking, reporting, and filing political contributions, lobbying disclosures, and related requirements

Ensure all political and legal activities are conducted ethically, transparently, and in alignment with EverDriven’s values and risk tolerance

Manage contract and MOU review processes, including third-party vendor agreements and school district contracts, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational feasibility

Ensure contractual commitments reinforce EverDriven’s safety standards while supporting efficient, scalable operations

Lead the transformation and modernization of compliance and safety systems to create seamless, technology-enabled workflows that support field teams and operational excellence

Design and implement compliance and safety processes that minimize friction, support consistent execution, and scale with company growth

Translate safety and regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance that enables high-quality service delivery

Plan, manage, and execute quarterly compliance and safety audits, ensuring findings are addressed through clear remediation plans and sustained improvements

Use audit outcomes, incident data, and operational feedback to continuously improve safety, compliance, and risk management practices

Lead and develop a team of two compliance specialists, fostering accountability, professional growth, and a strong safety-first mindset

Partner closely with policy, legal, operations, technology, and field leadership to embed safety, compliance, and operational excellence into daily workflows and strategic initiatives

Qualification

Safety ComplianceLegal OperationsContract ManagementRegulatory ComplianceJuris Doctor (JD)Systems ThinkingContinuous ImprovementLeadershipProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

5–7 years of experience in safety, compliance, legal operations, or contract management roles, preferably within regulated or mission-driven industries

Juris Doctor (JD) required

Demonstrated leadership in regulatory and safety compliance across multiple jurisdictions

Proven ability to design and implement safety and compliance programs that exceed regulatory requirements and support operational excellence

Strong understanding of how safety and compliance requirements impact field operations and internal teams, with the ability to reduce friction while maintaining rigor

Experience leading systems implementations, process transformations, or technology-enabled compliance initiatives

Track record of managing audits, risk assessments, and remediation efforts with disciplined follow-through

Excellent project management, organizational, and systems-thinking skills

Clear, confident communicator capable of translating legal and safety requirements for non-legal, operational audiences

Collaborative, accountable leader with high integrity, sound judgment, and a demonstrated commitment to student safety and continuous improvement