About Senné

Senné is an industry leading real estate advisory and investment firm operating in most of coastal New England and beyond. Headquartered along Boston's historic Waterfront, our work has reached to Washington DC, New York, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire and our team has grown to more than 150+ professionals. 

We're in the business of relationships, and that has been the key to our growth. Since our founding in 2009, Senné has been committed to creating customized real estate solutions to help our clients reach their most important goals. Our primary service business lines are Residential Brokerage, Commercial Brokerage, Property Management, and Capital Solutions. As sponsor, Senné actively Develops and Invests in real estate throughout New England. Our human capital and ranging capabilities enable us to provide consistently better results. 

Job Description

Title

Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”)

Department

Legal

Reports To

Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”)

Function

The CLO provides comprehensive execution of the legal and risk management strategy for the firm.

Description

The CLO is responsible for managing legal matters, minimizing risk, and administering systems and relationships necessary to protect the interests of the firm. They shall ensure that the CEO is provided with timely advice and counsel on regulatory and compliance concerns, litigation risk, corporate governance, preventative risk management programs and any general business concern that may reasonably affect the performance or interests of the firm or its subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

Included but not limited to, and either independently or in collaboration with CEO and other advisors, boards or company leaders as appropriate: 

• Corporate Governance  

  • Establish and maintain controls, processes, procedures and rules within all business lines.

  • Implementation of any policies internal or external.

  • Assist CEO with management of any Boards as may exist.

  • Serve as the Corporate Secretary where appropriate and maintain or track all filings and licenses.

-    Risk Management & Minimization:

• Provide direct leadership, oversight and support on all legal matters.

• Effectuate processes for de-escalation, communication, and quick resolution wherever possible.

• Review business efforts for potential risk.

• Liaison and Leadership:

  • Exhibit at all times, complete mastery of company policy and strategy internally and externally.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for all law firm relationships.

• Operational

• Advise and work on employment and human resources policies and efforts. 

• Keep detailed track of efforts and opportunities for growth and development. 

Expectation

It is expected the CLO provides first rate legal management for the firm, advice and counsel to the CEO, such that the leadership collectively can execute on the growth strategy of the company. The CFO shall uphold the highest standards of professionalism, leadership, integrity, work product, and industry knowledge at all times.