Chief Executive Office (CEO) Chief – Professional Liability Fund (PLF), Portland,

Chief Executive Officer
The Oregon Professional Liability Fund (PLF) is proud to partner with Acumen to find their next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Since 2007, Acumen prides itself on being a premiere boutique, woman-owned Executive Search and Leadership Solutions partner in the Pacific Northwest with a global reach. They deliver proven results while nurturing genuine long-term relationships. Acumen works shoulder to shoulder with their clients to deliver customized, meaningful, and proven leadership solutions empowering client success.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to the PLF Board of Directors for overall management and operations of the organization. Key areas of responsibility include internal personnel management and claims management, budgeting, investment allocation, practice and risk management, and mental health services. In addition, the CEO maintains relationships with the organization’s constituents, including licensed Oregon attorneys, the Oregon State Bar (OSB), the public and reinsurers.
Responsibilities
• Staff/Internal Management: Maintains effective communication with appropriate cross-functional teams and initiatives in development. Enforces adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the integrity and ethical conduct by all PLF staff. Collaborates with all levels in the organization including leading the implementation of Board initiatives while advancing employee engagement and developing a high performing managerial team.
• Stakeholder Relations and Communications: Builds trust relations with covered attorneys across the state of Oregon, the Courts, the state legislature, and other Oregon legal institutions including the OSB and Board of Governors. Maintain professional credibility with all stakeholders.
• PLF Primary & Excess Plan Coverage: Reviews and proposes changes to coverage plans as needed and review annual assessment adjustments.
• Excess Program: Manages the operation of excess program including underwriting protocols while nurturing existing relationship and negotiate coverage rates with reinsurer.
• Risk Management: Oversees Practice Management (claim prevention) mental health services, and communications over multiple platforms including blog, website, and on-site speaking engagements.
• Oregon Attorney Assistance: Responsible for oversight and support of attorney counselors and mental health providers focused on legal professionals.
• Finance/Asset Management: Collaborates with CFO to assure proper investment and management of PLF assets.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
An attorney licensed to practice in Oregon and in good standing with the OSB.
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o Knowledge of the PLF and the Oregon legal community.
o Legal experience in a private practice, non-profit, government, quasi-government, and/or a corporate setting.
o Experience or exposure to civil litigation.
Committed to a culture supporting the tenants of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Ability to listen, delegate, engender confidence and trust of people who are diverse and facilitate an environment of equity and inclusion.
Analytical Skills
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o Experience or familiarity with evaluating risk exposure in tort claims and risk exposure.
o Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
Business Management Skills
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o Demonstrated leadership experience in aligning an organization around a common mission and vision.
o In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
o Familiarity with diverse business functions such as public relations, and finance.
o Proven ability to mentor and guiding teams towards a common mission/vision of the organization.
o Finance acumen.
o Technology and innovation enablement – a plus
Emotional Intelligence
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o Excellent interpersonal skills with a history of diplomatic and empathetic leadership which inspires constituents internally and outside the organization.
o Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and external key stakeholders.
o Flexible and resilient while remaining positive with shifting organizational needs.
o Passionate work ethic tempered with humility and empathy.
o Collaborative with all levels in the organization.
• Strong Written and Interpersonal
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o Strong listening skills.
o Solution oriented individual.
o Openness, flexibility, collaboration, and strong support for staff.
o Ability to listen, delegate, engender confidence and trust, and an ability to support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
o Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Creative thinker with a “can do attitude.” A team player.
• Judgement, integrity, and objectivity at high levels.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
• 5-8 years’ managing people, processes, and systems.
• Experience managing a complex organization with cross-functional teams with professionals in various disciplines.
• Litigation and familiarity with the insurance coverage is a plus.
• High-level of professional management and integrity.
• Experience managing considerable assets.
• Experience managing and overseeing change over multiple operating departments.
• Well established credibility with the legal community in Oregon.

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Application Deadline: April 23, 2021