AVP Strategic Operations Integration and Execution (Legal and Compliance)

This role is part of the Law and Compliance (L & C) Strategy & Operations function and reports to the Deputy General Counsel, L&C Strategy & Operations.

The AVP, Strategic Integration and Execution plays a critical leadership role in advancing the effectiveness, alignment, and execution of the Strategy & Operations function. The role works closely with senior leaders responsible for Strategic Integration, Data & Technology, and Operations Enablement to ensure priorities are clearly defined, well-integrated, and delivered effectively in support of L&C and enterprise objectives.

This position contributes to shaping the Strategy & Operations vision and roadmap, strengthening alignment across focus areas, and supporting the successful delivery of transformation and operational initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

• Partner with the Deputy General Counsel, L&C Strategy & Operations 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, including: Strategic Integration, Data and Technology and Operations Enablement.

• Ensure initiatives are connected across planning, data, and execution layers to support coherent outcomes.

• Identify interdependencies, overlaps, and opportunities for alignment across initiatives and teams.

• Support the advancement of key transformation initiatives within Strategy & Operations focus areas, including: Technology and digital enablement initiatives, Data and analytics capabilities, Process and operating model improvements.

• Promote consistent approaches to initiative planning, governance, prioritization, and execution within the Strategy & Operations team and across L&C.

• Ensure initiatives are structured to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with business objectives.

• Support alignment with key stakeholders across L&C, including legal leadership, business, technology, risk, finance and AI partners, and enterprise functions.

• Support engagement approaches that enable clarity of priorities, alignment of expectations, and effective delivery of initiatives.

• Actively contribute to or lead resolution of complex or inter-functional and cross-functional issues impacting Strategy & Operations initiatives.

• Establish and support continuous improvement of frameworks for: Initiative prioritization and sequencing, Resource alignment across competing priorities and Performance tracking and reporting

• Oversee development and continuous improvement of executive-level reporting, dashboards, and materials to provide transparency on progress and outcomes.

• Support ongoing evaluation and refinement of priorities and resource alignment based on evolving business needs.

• Promote consistent use of frameworks, tools, and methodologies across the Strategy & Operations and L&C function.

• Support adoption of leading practices in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and transformation execution.

• Contribute to the evolution of operating models and approaches that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability.

• Support development of team skills and capabilities.

• Partner with the Deputy General Counsel to drive execution of the Strategy & Operations and L&C workforce, technology, AI etc. roadmaps.

• Lead development of executive materials, strategic updates, and communications to enable effective decision-making.

• Own and advance key cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment, momentum and delivery outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in legal, compliance, or regulated environments, including leadership roles in strategy, operations, or transformation

• Strong understanding of legal function operations and industry dynamics

• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and delivering against strategic priorities

• Demonstrated 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in legal operations and compliance, including technology, data, AI, and process enablement

• Experience as a lawyer working in global or multi-regional environments

• Background in strategy, consulting, or enterprise transformation

• Familiarity with data, analytics, AI, and digital enablement capabilities

Education and Professional Qualifications

• 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

• Education or demonstrated capability in data, analytics, technology, or digital transformation is considered an asset

• Relevant professional designations or certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci, Change Management) are considered an asset

Leadership & Competencies Profile

• Strategic and enterprise-oriented mindset

• Strong collaboration and alignment skills across functions

• Effective communicator with ability to influence at senior levels

• Outcome-oriented with strong prioritization discipline

• Able to navigate complexity and drive clarity

• Proven ability to engage and develop team members

• Strong pragmatic business judgment and financial acumen