Risk and Compliance Specialist

ABOUT THE POSITION

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. As a Risk and 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 position will work in support of VHB’s Deputy General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer on a wide range of matters.

This role is based in Watertown, MA but is flexible with remote options for well-qualified candidates, with a preference for 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 providing 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:

• Requirement of Bachelor’s degree
• Requirement of JD (preferred) or Paralegal experience/certification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal field
• Excellent communication, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• 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.

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you’ll find:

• 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

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.  

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have 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.

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