Vice President of Legal Affairs

Covered premiums for vision, dental, basic life, and disability insurance, and OPERS retirement. Columbus Zoo and its Family of Parks is seeking an experienced and dedicated Vice President of Legal Affairs to oversee all legal aspects of the Columbus Zoo, Zoombezi Bay, The Wilds, and Safari Golf Club to ensure that the family or parks, along with the staff and animals in their care are safeguarded and positioned to thrive into the next hundred years supporting our mission in Empowering People. Saving Wildlife.

• The Vice President of Legal Affairs will hold a key role within the leadership team, collaborating with management to devise efficient defense strategies, ensuring that our reputation is safeguarded by guaranteeing that the company strictly complies with legal guidelines and gives legal advice to management about all relevant issues for the Columbus Zoo Family of Parks.
• The VP of Legal Affairs will be trusted to provide accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics including labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.
• They will be tasked with overseeing internal governance policies, researching and advice on any risk factors, leading levy campaign administrative strategies and assisting the human resources team in bargaining unit and union contract negotiations.
• The ideal candidate will have an active license to practice law and be a member of the Ohio State Bar. We are seeking a driven individual with knowledge of non-profit organizations and a full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation.
• They will have a minimum of 5 years’ proven experience as a Legal Counsel in a business environment.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in law or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Active license to practice law and/or membership in the Ohio State Bar.
• 5 years proven experience as a Legal Counsel in a business environment.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures.
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation.
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive and proactive strategies.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Further Comments

• The Columbus Zoo first opened in 1927 with a small collection of animals donated by the City of Columbus.
• Today, the Columbus Zoological Park Association governs the entire 580-acre complex that includes the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay Water Park and Safari Golf Club.
• An equal opportunity employer, the Zoo offers a wide range of career and job opportunities.

Perks

• Our mission at the Columbus Zoo Family of Parks is to lead and inspire by connecting people and wildlife.
• When you are a part of our full-time Columbus Zoo and Aquarium team, you are helping us achieve that mission!
• We offer competitive wages, paid time off, excellent benefits including covered premiums for vision, dental, basic life and disability insurance, and OPERS retirement.
• Did we mention the perks? Company provided tuition reimbursement, Zoo family membership, free admission and discounts at all of our parks, team member appreciation events, wellness program, and more.
• Plus, as a nonprofit organization, our employees can take advantage of the student loan forgiveness through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Salary

• $146,000-$194,000 annually