Risk and Compliance Specialist

Risk & Compliance Specialist | Watertown, MA | Remote Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a vibrant and growing company? If you have exceptional communication, research, writing, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills, and have either a JD or experience or certification as a Paralegal, you may be a perfect fit for our Risk and Compliance Specialist position. Overview As a Risk & Compliance Specialist, you will play an important role and will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with our Legal Department, business professionals, and trusted advisors while also building substantive knowledge that adds critical value to VHB. This role works in support of VHB’s Deputy General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer on a wide range of matters and is based in Watertown, MA with flexible remote options for well‑qualified candidates, preferably on the East Coast where VHB is concentrated. Responsibilities Report to and collaborate with the Deputy General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer on all risk and compliance matters Serve as the primary liaison with People & Culture employees and prepare content for internal roundtables Support the management of claims and litigation Assist with continuously furthering components of VHB’s Compliance & Ethics Program Assist in the drafting of policies, training, reports, and messaging and provide legal research support Assist in the further development of VHB Legal and Compliance infrastructure Assist with completion of legal and compliance data for Requests for Proposals and Qualifications, insurance applications and the gathering and organization of legal and compliance data Participate in office, regional and company‑wide training efforts Assist in furthering VHB’s Enterprise Risk Management efforts and analysis of VHB internal surveys Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required JD (preferred) or Paralegal experience/certification required Minimum of 5 years of experience in the legal field Excellent communication, writing, analytical and problem‑solving skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Travel as needed. This position reports into VHB’s Watertown, Massachusetts office. The estimated hiring salary range for this position in Massachusetts is $95,000-$115,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience. Benefits Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success Support to grow your skills and lead through change Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI Best‑in‑class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment Equal Opportunity Employer VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since its founding, the company has intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep‑rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr VHB