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New Role: Senior Project Manager

Another new role in from southwest UK-based law firm Osborne Clarke. This time for a Senior Project Manager.

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About the job

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join Osborne Clarke as a Senior Project Manager. This role will involve managing and delivering a number of strategic projects which will help to drive change within the business. As a Senior Project Manager, you will also coach and mentor Project Managers to deliver successful projects across an array of areas, whilst engaging stakeholders and taking responsibility for the successful delivery of projects.

This is a permanent position that can be based out of our Bristol, Reading or London offices, with hybrid working and travel between our UK offices needed as and when required.

The Change Function at Osborne Clarke

Benefits

The Change Function at Osborne Clarke exists to drive strategic change across the firm, ensuring our Change programmes are aligned to our Strategic Goals. It consists of four teams who work together to deliver and embed effective change to drive realisable benefits for the Firm:

  • Portfolio Management Office governs the Portfolio prioritisation, resource allocation, financial management and reporting.
  • Business Analysis and Continuous Improvement Team supports the production of Business Cases or Continuous Improvement initiatives, with clearly defined benefits. They provide fact-based challenge of proposals to ensure the development of the correct solution aligns with business need and the strategy of the firm.
  • Programme and Project Management Team is responsible for effective delivery of defined solutions to time, cost and quality. They ensure the effective governance, tracking of benefits and reporting throughout the delivery lifecycle to completion before closure of the project and handover into business as usual.
  • The Change Management Team work throughout the life of a project to ensure the effective engagement of stakeholders, evaluation of the readiness of change recipients and the successful embedding of change initiatives across the firm to drive benefits realisation.

What You’ll Do

Main objectives of the role:

  • Direct and manage critical, complex projects from beginning to end with a specific focus on delivering and embedding the associated business benefits and outcomes (as aligned to OC’s strategic goals). This will include working on projects with a high level of ambiguity, matrix management of teams, and working effectively with senior stakeholders across our international business.
  • Embedding a focus on benefits management and the delivery associated business outcomes

Key Responsibilities

  • Defining (in collaboration with senior stakeholders) project scope, goals and deliverables that support the business in achieving their desired business outcomes
  • Ensuring successful delivery of projects to agreed timelines and budget and ensuring on-going achievability of planned benefits
  • Collaborating with our business analysis team as they draft and submit business cases, taking into consideration the holistic people, process and technology change required to deliver on the desired strategic goals & business outcomes
  • Developing budget proposals and subsequent budget changes where necessary, determining the appropriate type of spend (i.e. CapEx, Revenue and OpEx)
  • Developing and managing full-scale, integrated project plans, including the identification and management of inter-dependencies and the critical path
  • Delivering progress reports, proposals and presentations to ensure that key governance forums and stakeholders are able to make effective decisions, in a timely manner and that critical risks and issues are escalated as appropriate
  • Coaching, motivating and supervising project delivery teams (including third parties), influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
  • Running effective project boards to ensure decision making is timely and well-informed
  • Conducting project lessons learned and creating recommendations reports in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements

What We’re Looking For

You will be an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven record delivering positive, tangible outcomes for complex projects. This experience will need to include all aspects of the project delivery lifecycle and regular c-suite level engagement including:

  • A focus on delivering tangible business outcomes, with a clear view for how change fits in to the broader business agenda
  • A high level of technical expertise in project management. A full and complete understanding of the project life cycle to facilitate the delivery of business benefits & outcomes. This will include an acute understanding that successfully managing change requires an effective use of project methodologies to deliver outputs
  • An approach that recognises the criticality of change management and benefits management (alongside project management) in successfully delivering sustainable business change
  • Excellent written and verbal communication allied with proven client relationship and stakeholder management skills and the ability to adjust style and approach for different audiences
  • Persuasive, encouraging and motivating with ability to build credibility quickly and collaborate effectively
  • A good understanding of change management and business analysis, ensuring you have a robust understanding of what the end to end delivery lifecycle requires in order to deliver on business outcomes and the needs of the customer

Salary And Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits

More information and how to apply here

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New Role: Project Manager

New role in from south west UK law firm Osborne Clarke for a Project Manager.

More details below:

About the job

Description

Osborne Clarke are looking for a Project Manager to deliver exciting projects across multiple parts of the law firm and business services functions. This role will involve delivering a number of strategic or operational projects, taking responsibility for managing inter-dependencies, budgets, resourcing and any risks. You will need an acute awareness of how stakeholder engagement and change management activities are fundamental to delivering business outcomes.

This is a permanent position that can be based out of our Bristol, Reading or London offices, with hybrid working and travel between our UK offices needed as and when required.

The Change Function at Osborne Clarke

Benefits

The Change Function at Osborne Clarke exists to drive strategic change across the firm, ensuring our Change programmes are aligned to our Strategic Goals. It consists of four teams who work together to deliver and embed effective change to drive realisable benefits for the Firm:

  • Portfolio Management Office governs the Portfolio prioritisation, resource allocation, financial management and reporting.
  • Business Analysis and Continuous Improvement Team supports the production of Business Cases or Continuous Improvement initiatives, with clearly defined benefits. They provide fact-based challenge of proposals to ensure the development of the correct solution aligns with business need and the strategy of the firm.
  • Programme and Project Management Team is responsible for effective delivery of defined solutions to time, cost and quality. They ensure the effective governance, tracking of benefits and reporting throughout the delivery lifecycle to completion before closure of the project and handover into business as usual.
  • The Change Management Team work throughout the life of a project to ensure the effective engagement of stakeholders, evaluation of the readiness of change recipients and the successful embedding of change initiatives across the firm to drive benefits realisation.

What You’ll Do

Main objectives of the role:

  • To deliver projects and the associated business outcomes end to end ensuring that appropriate project methodologies are followed and adhered to

Key Responsibilities

  • Defining (in collaboration with senior stakeholders) project scope, goals and deliverables that support the business in achieving their desired business outcomes
  • Developing and managing integrated project plans, including the identification and management of inter-dependencies and the critical path
  • Delivering progress reports, proposals and presentations to ensure that key governance forums and stakeholders are able to make effective decisions, in a timely manner and that critical risks and issues are escalated as appropriate
  • Embedding a focus on benefits management and the delivery of associated business outcomes
  • Proactively identifying and managing project risks
  • Conducting project lessons learned and creating recommendations reports in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
  • Collaborating with our business analysis team as they draft and submit business cases
  • Running effective project team meetings to drive progress and collaboration
  • Running effective project boards to ensure decision making is timely and well-informed

What We’re Looking For

You will be a Project Manager with a proven record of delivering positive, tangible outcomes. This experience will need to include all aspects of the project delivery lifecycle and a client-centric mindset, including:

  • A focus on delivering tangible business outcomes, with a clear view for how change fits in to the broader business agenda
  • Expertise in project management. A full and complete understanding of the project life cycle to facilitate the delivery of business benefits and outcomes
  • An approach that recognises the criticality of change management and benefits management in successfully delivering sustainable business change
  • Excellent written and verbal communication allied with proven client relationship and stakeholder management skills and the ability to adjust style and approach for different audiences
  • Persuasive, encouraging and motivating with strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
  • Focussed on delivery on time and on budget
  • The ability to work autonomously and to schedule own resource appropriately, whilst playing an active and constructive part in the team
  • Behaving in an open and collaborative way that reflects Osborne Clarke’s core values and is considerate and respectful of colleagues and customers
  • A good understanding of change management and business analysis, ensuring you have a robust understanding of what the end to end delivery lifecycle requires in order to deliver on business outcomes and the needs of the customer

Salary And Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits

More information and how to apply here

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New Role: Legal Operations Manager (US)

New role in from Double Good for a Legal Operations Manager at their office in Chicago, IL, USA.

More details below:

About the job

Double Good’s mission is to create joy. We create joy with our delectable and award-winning popcorn. We create joy with our easy-to-use fundraising platform that raises a meaningful amount of money for youth sports and activities, empowering kids to pursue their dreams. We create joy through our Kids Foundation which hosts Double Good Days events across the country to bring all-ability fun to children with special needs and their families.

As featured on the Today Show, Double Good is not just about the product; we have a strong social mission.

In recent years, Double Good has seen 40% year over year growth, and we’re excited about our future! We’re excited about the possibility of you joining our mission. We are looking for a Legal, Compliance and Risk Operations Manager to join our growing Legal team.

This role will be hybrid – you will be based out of our downtown Chicago office but may be required to occasionally visit our Burr Ridge and Elmhurst locations to ensure connectedness and understanding of our business.

About the role:

In this role, you will:

  • Work with the General Counsel to build out a new legal function with a company that has seen tremendous growth in recent years.
  • Own the company’s Contract Lifecycle Management System and build out efficient processes for the review, approval and management of commercial contracts;
  • Collaborate with other departments and functions to create and track metrics related to risk mitigation efforts across the company;
  • Create and share “knowledge management” tools with relevant stakeholders throughout the org, including creating and managing a content center for legal self serve info and tools;
  • Expand on legal intake processes and procedures to ensure efficient triage of legal requests;
  • Collaborate with General Counsel on data privacy compliance initiatives;
  • Depending on experience and interest, manage processes for trademark renewals and create internal tracking mechanisms in coordination with outside counsel, and
  • Have the ability to take on additional projects and responsibilities depending on areas of interest and prior experience.

Experience & Skills we value:

  • 5+ years of legal operations, paralegal, and/or contract management experience in a corporate legal department
  • Proficient in Ironclad or similar contract lifecycle management tools and willingness to adopt and learn new tech products
  • Demonstrated experience creating and managing efficient processes for legal intake, reporting and resolution
  • Exposure to and interest in legal operations and risk management metrics to demonstrate value and progress;
  • Prior experience reviewing contract terms and executing on revisions and approvals based on a playbook;
  • Capable of communicating effectively with a wide variety of audiences

Nice to have and/or you’ll learn:

  • Prior experience managing a trademark portfolio Exposure to data privacy compliance concepts such as data access and deletion requests
  • Exposure to manufacturing operations compliance concepts

We’re on a mission to create more joy in people’s lives, and that includes our internal employees. We create a place people love to be a part of, where people can discover and practice their unique skill sets, a place where they can contribute and do their best work. We do this by offering our employees:

Benefits and Perks:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
  • 401k with 4% Company Match
  • Generous PTO
  • 11 Holidays in the year
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees 24/7
  • Company sponsored disability and life insurance
  • Monthly Popcorn Allowance (yup, free popcorn)
  • Volunteer opportunities with charity partners and the Double Good Kids Foundation
  • Company events (Happy Hours, Ice Cream Trucks, Summer Shindig, Holiday Party)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone, and we encourage each person to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.

More information and how to apply here

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New Role: Legal Operations Analyst II (US)

New role in from US-based Redfin – this is a hybrid role based in their Seattle office.

More details below:

This position is a hybrid role requiring employees to work from our headquarters location in Seattle, WA every Tuesday and Wednesday, and remote all other days.

Redfin is redefining real estate in the consumer’s favor by combining our own technology and agents to create a service that’s better, faster, and costs less. As a Redfinnian, you’ll make a difference in one of life’s most important events—buying or selling a home. Our hiring standards are high, yet our culture is humble. We’ve got all the perks, but if what you value most is doing great work in a creative, collaborative, and disciplined environment, join us.

As Legal Operations Analyst II at Redfin, you’ll help us support the Redfin Legal on various day-to-day matters. You will partner with the legal operations team in implementing systems and processes to manage workflows more effectively.

The Role 

  • Provide proactive day-to-day support to Redfin’s legal team
  • Screen incoming legal requests internally through Zendesk and assign to the right lawyer 
  • Manage and maintain legal matters in Brightflag, including summarizing complaints and demand letters, and creating a corresponding Brightflag matter
  • Implement the terms of Redfin’s Outside Counsel Billing Guidelines and work with law firms and our finance team on invoice payment status and monthly accruals.
  • Create and manage legal holds in Exterro, as well as other eDiscovery-related assignment
  • Prepare and track settlement, referral fee, legal vendor and customer concession check requests via Coupa

Desired Skills & Experience 

  • A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of providing legal support in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a legal setting is a plus.
  • Detail Oriented. You have outstanding organizational skills, reading comprehension and follow-through
  • You produce results! While people are talking theory, you’re taking action
  • You have an ability to remain calm under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and manage changing priorities
  • You have a passion for providing excellent customer service. You are comfortable writing an email or hopping on the phone to provide friendly, concise, and professional service
  • You love efficiency and process improvement. You focus on working smarter, not harder
  • Team Player. You enjoy collaborating with your teammates to problem solve on the tough issues

The compensation information is provided in compliance with job posting disclosure requirements in Hawaii, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, Washington, and California.Base Pay Range: $65,500.00 – 98,100.00. Actual base pay will depend on varying circumstances, including the position, location, individual qualifications, market finances, and other operational business needs. Depending on the position, compensation may also include commissions, bonuses, and equity.Redfin offers a generous benefits package that includes 15 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave, sick leave, and flex days; medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits; flexible spending account, health savings account, life and disability insurance; fertility benefits, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Programs; and 401(k) employer match.#LI-Hybrid

Redfin is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

A diverse, inclusive culture is vital to Redfin’s mission of making real estate better for people from all walks of life. We’re proud that Redfin is a place where different points of view and backgrounds are encouraged and respected. We constantly strive to build a company that reflects the world around us, based on our conviction that pursuing and developing talent of all types is the right way for a business to thrive over the long haul.

Redfin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you need accommodation in the application or recruitment process because of a disability or special need, please contact recruitingteam@redfin.com

Redfin encourages individuals with criminal record histories to apply for employment and considers such individuals for employment consistent with the requirements of any applicable fair chance acts, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts. Philadelphia applicants can access a copy of Philadelphia Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards ordinance poster here.

Redfin accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

More information and how to apply here

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New Role: Legal Operations Co-Ordinator

New role in over the weekend from Chanel – this is for a Legal Operations Co-Ordinator based in London, UK.

More details below:

About the job

CHANEL:

At CHANEL, our values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work.

Legal@Chanel:

In the Legal Department, our ambition is to always be an interesting, welcoming and diverse workplace for the best talents and to allow them to grow, with a strong focus on legal service delivery for the Company. Our values reflect such ambition: excellence, integrity, agility, resilience, generosity, curiosity & collaboration.

Your role in Legal@Chanel:

An exciting opportunity to drive changes to the UK Legal Department and implement efficiencies across the business. This role would suit someone who is excited by the opportunity to impact change in a small legal team and is passionate about technology.

Working in Chanel’s head office in London you will have the opportunity to work with the Global Legal Operations team as well as being an integral part of the UK Legal Team. You will work closely with other business functions within the Chanel organisation (including Indirect Procurement and IT).

What Impact You Can Create At Chanel

  • Design, implement and maintain appropriate solutions to streamline and automate legal processes bringing greater efficiencies to the team and the way in which they work;
  • Core to the role will be leading on legal innovation for the UK Legal Team, working closely with the global Legal Operations team, supporting the implementation and roll out of new systems including the new document and contract management system;
  • Lead on data privacy processes and use of the One Trust portal playing an integral part in the UK’s participation in the global privacy programme;
  • Manage compliance processes including; cosmetic product portal notifications, conflict of interest notification tool and secure file transfer tool;
  • Developing automated contract templates whilst being the key Legal contact for supplier onboarding;
  • Work with other functions to ensure a collaborative approach to servicing the business. Implementing joint processes and tools, whilst encouraging the business to utilise these tools through change management;
  • Tech Acumen: attending AI and tech conferences in order to ensure the team are ahead of the game and using up to date tools;
  • Act as a key contact and face of the UK Legal Team, providing support and knowledge on business processes;
  • Docusign – proficient in the use of the Docusign e-signature tool including use of powerforms and templates;
  • Microsoft proficient – using Microsoft forms, flows and other tools to create easy to use automated solutions for the business;
  • Enhance project management for legal initiatives – Project Management Qualifications desirable but not essential;
  • Educate the business on legal processes and tools as required.

You are energised by

  • Learning about new trends around new technologies and innovations and sharing this knowledge with others;
  • Working in a highly collaborative environment whilst also being able to work autonomously to drive change;
  • Expanding your knowledge in compliance and data privacy;
  • Collaborating with others and building authentic relationships that both parties can learn from.
  • Supporting a busy legal team which requires the following skills: problem solving, using initiative, working independently, managing multiple projects, team player.

What You Will Bring

You are a problem-solver; able to spot opportunities for further efficiencies and to recommend new ways of working, striving to constantly improve the operations of the UK Legal Department.

What Chanel can offer you

  • Being part of a dynamic and collaborative Legal community;
  • Exposure to the workings of an integrated in-house legal department with the opportunity to learn and develop legal and commercial skills.

Qualification

  • Legal degree (or equivalent) preferred
  • Solid IT skills, specifically Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Word, PowerPoint are essential
  • You have ideally worked in a legal environment (but not essential) either in private practice or in-house within a legal operations team.
  • Paralegal experience is preferred but not essential.
  • Understanding of data privacy processes, e.g. data subject access requests, data incidents, is preferred but not essential.

Benefits At Chanel

Have been created to support you across your professional and personal life by offering you:

  • Physical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance covering pre-existing medical conditions and ability to add family members, Online GP App with 24/7 appointments available within 24 hours and Cycle Scheme participation for a tax-exempt bike and/or accessories
  • Financial Wellbeing: Pension, Life Assurance and Retail Discounts across multiple retailers including Supermarkets, Gyms, Days Out and 100s more
  • Mental Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programmes and Other Support Lines
  • Lifestyle: Arts & Culture Ticket Discounts across major London attractions and CHANEL Product Discounts
  • Employee Recognition: Service Awards Programme offering CHANEL Products, Retail Vouchers and Additional Holidays across milestones
  • Benefits are eligibility dependent and subject to change at any time

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures encourages personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complimentarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.

More information and how to apply here

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New Role: Legal Operations Manager (CLM)

New role in from Collinson for a Legal Operations Manager focusing on the delivery of a CLM implementation. Job is hybrid based in London, UK. 2 days a week in the office.

More details below:

Exciting brand new role for a legal operations professional, with experience working alongside governance and risk teams, and driving the implementation of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools and processes.⭐️

Please note this is a full-time hybrid role (2 days in London Bridge office).

Previous experience of working within legal teams and driving delivery of CLM is required.

Organisation

Collinson Group is a global leader in driving loyalty and engagement for many of the world’s largest companies.

Key clients include: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, LATAM, Flying Blue, Accor, EasyJet, HSBC, Chase, HDFC.

Purpose of the job

As a member of the Legal team, you will take on a broad range of responsibilities, focused on driving efficient and effective delivery of legal services. You will report to the SVP Global Group General Counsel and spearhead the design, management and implementation of strategic initiatives meant to advance the Legal function’s mission.

To begin with, you will be working on an exciting new project, supporting the successful delivery of the DocuSign CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) across global entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a variety of Legal Operations projects and initiatives, including designing and implementing legal technology and process improvement solutions. This will include supporting with the delivery of DocuSign CLM.

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the Legal function.

• Proactively identify and incubate initiatives that advance Legal’s strategic priorities around efficiency, simplification, continuous improvement and value creation.

• Implement best practices, automation, and technology solutions to drive efficiency and process improvement.

• Liaise with Legal functional and regional teams to understand challenges and drive coordinated strategy to streamline processes.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Experience within in-house legal operations team, working alongside risk and compliance.

• Experience in managing legal projects.

• Basic knowledge of project management practices and tools.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to recognise trends, report issues and translate data into actionable insights.

• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills, relationship building, and global acumen.

Collinson is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes differences in all their forms including: colour, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, family status, age, individuals with disabilities and people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences as we strongly believe this contributes to our on-going success.

We are focused on continually evolving our purpose driven, high performing culture, providing an environment where our people have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and do interesting and meaningful work. Our company values are: Act smarter, Do the right thing, One team and Be insight led. These help guide everything we do internally in terms of how we think, act and interact, right through to how we deliver value to our customers and clients.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

More information and how to apply here

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New Role: Manager of Legal Project Management (US)

New role from the last day at US law firm Holland & Knight for a Manager of Legal Project Management.

More details below:

About the job

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

General Description

As a member of the Firm’s Knowledge and Innovation Department, and more specifically within the Pricing & Legal Project Management (LPM) Group, the role of Manager of Legal Project Management is to provide lawyers, clients and support staff guidance on matter management best practices and tools, ensuring that client relationships are supported and matters are executed efficiently. This role is responsible for building and enhancing the firm’s process, functionality, and visibility to client and matter level projects and account management, under the guidance and direction of the Director of Pricing & LPM, and in collaboration with the Manager of Pricing.

The Pricing and LPM Group works in conjunction with Marketing and Business Development to collaborate with firm attorneys to develop and execute strategies that support the client journey and ensure a seamless end-to-end client experience. The Group supports this objective through the execution of its key functional areas including legal operations, business intelligence and insights, strategic pricing, and legal project management. The Manager of Legal Project Management will enhance and evolve the firm’s LPM journey, as well as collaborate with various partners across the firm to pilot discrete client account and project management protocols.

Key Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

  • Advising the Director of Pricing & LPM on best practices that impact client account management, client service and delivery, and project/matter scope management
  • Leading complex projects, for the Pricing & LPM Group and Firm Practice Groups, including the facilitation of goals and objectives, as well as managing project execution activities and implementation of deadlines
  • Establishing and partnering with a network of peers in Finance, Business Development, Practice Development, Knowledge Management and other staff support teams to design and deliver innovative solutions to lawyers and clients and facilitate process improvement
  • Evaluating current infrastructure and processes for the firm’s LPM journey, identifying areas of opportunity and improvement; building out the firm’s LPM capability, influencing Partners and key stakeholders to adopt LPM on their matters
  • Developing, initiating and leading a targeted pilot program with the Director of Pricing & LPM, encompassing a robust process for hands-on client and matter management
  • Through close collaboration with Holland & Knight lawyers and support staff, develops a strong understanding of one or more of the firm’s practices, including its strategic priorities, areas of legal focus, major clients and challenges; aligns support and service delivery with practice priorities
  • Collaborating with the department’s Knowledge Management team to synthesize data for operational impact, process improvement, and client service effectiveness to drive cross functional business opportunities
  • Collaborating with the department’s Strategic Pricing team to analyze matter and fee data to inform opportunities for enhancing the client experience, firm revenue, and profitability
  • Special project and duties as assigned

Required Skills

  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to make persuasive arguments to move toward a common vision or goal

Required Qualifications & Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
  • 5 progressive years in legal project management
  • 2 years managing and directing the work of others, measuring, and managing performance and supervising employees
  • Experience using database and reporting tools and technology for client and matter analysis and measuring
  • Ability to cultivate and foster relationships and serve as a trusted advisor at all levels of the organization
  • Possess a demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team and ability to lead, influence and motivate others
  • Willingness and ability to develop deep understanding of practice areas and the clients and industries we support
  • Strong focus on client service and responsiveness
  • Ability to work in a consultative manner

Preferred Qualifications & Education

  • Masters, JD or other advanced degree preferred
  • PMP or similar Project Management experience preferred

This position may be filled in New York. In accordance with the New York State Pay Transparency Law and New York City Human Rights Law, the pay range for this position in New York State is $110,300k – $198,600k/yr and in New York City is $132,400k – $198,600k/yr. These ranges are specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. An individual’s actual compensation will depend on the individual’s qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP’s privacy policies.

More information and how to apply here

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New Role: Legal Operations Specialist (US)

New role just out today for a Legal Operations Specialist at US company Fivetran, based in Denver, Colorado.

More details below:

About the job

From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.

About The Role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies.

We’re looking for a curious and resourceful Legal Operations Specialist to join our growing Legal team. In this role, you will initially help gather company-wide information and report it internally and externally as necessary in support of constructing and maintaining a strong Environmental Social Governance (ESG) program for Fivetran. You will have responsibilities to provide program management, and other technology support across the Legal team by helping with a variety of other Legal Operations support responsibilities. We are seeking someone who will also support business processes, design, implement and maintain department technology applications as necessary, and work with stakeholders across the Legal team and company to enable the business to grow and scale. You’ll report to the Legal Operations Director. The role may need to adapt and evolve as Legal Operations continues to build and align with the needs of the Legal department and the business.

This role will require an agile and creative approach, along with an intentionality for scaling. The right candidate is a savvy operator and builder who has a heart for service and the curiosity to find ways to improve the organization. We are seeking someone with a background in sustainability and is interested in taking a deeper dive into tracking, measuring, monitoring, and reporting on ESG initiatives.

This is a full-time position based out of the US (our Denver office or any US Remote location).

Technologies You’ll Use

Ironclad, DocuSign, Salesforce, Height, AllVoices, Slab, Slack, Relyance, Descartes, OneTrust

What You’ll Do

  • You will be responsible for developing and supporting Fivetran’s ESG program, with a focus on continuous development and seamless maintenance.
  • Understand and manage Legal applications such as eBilling, ERP systems, and ESG-related tools and platforms. Demonstrate a deep appreciation of new/emerging technology (whole systems and features surfacing out of existing systems) and advocate for how it could be used to deliver business outcomes.
  • Organize and review documents, track global ESG-related regulatory developments, and perform news and media sweeps.
  • Manage the compilation of information, provide recommendations and strategy for improving scoring, and assurance of timely submittal of EcoVadis (or similar) ESG and/or customer survey responses.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Fivetran’s ESG program, to support the development of the program, administer and encourage engagement in building and maintaining Fivetran’s ESG program.
  • Work closely and collaboratively with attorneys, cross-functional leaders, and third party ESG firms or other agencies to advise on and report out ESG commitments, strategies, and progress against OKRs. Gather, analyze, and share data to track, measure, and monitor the growth of the ESG program.
  • Monitor and apply ESG regulatory requirements, trends and best practices.
  • Contribute to internal projects to help the Sustainability & ESG cross-functional team execute its work more effectively. Projects may be related to business development, operations, or program innovation.
  • Participate in and take ownership over other Legal Operations supported initiatives (including but not limited to eBilling, program management, vendor management, training, process improvements, technology enhancements.)
  • Lead legal technology projects, including typical project management activities such as gathering requirements, defining scope and success, driving alignment, developing milestones and timelines, facilitating UAT, and delivering the rollout strategy.
  • Perform other related Legal Operations duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.

Skills We’re Looking For

  • 3-5 years of ESG experience developing and growing ESG program, preferably with experience submitting surveys via EcoVadis and achieving scores in excess of 35.
  • 4+ years of experience working in a legal operations and/or ESG role or a close equivalent, managing cross-functional projects and advising business partners on processes and technology solutions.
  • Demonstrates a creative mindset and an ability to find solutions where others see barriers.
  • Anticipates problems and needs, takes initiative to identify opportunities to improve processes, and proactively works with others to assess criticality and craft solutions.
  • Experience self-starting data quality projects.
  • Ability to independently manage competing priorities and simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the target position and level. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

This range represents base salary only and does not include incentive for sales roles, equity, or benefits, if applicable.

Pay Range

$118,720.58—$148,400.72 USD

Perks And Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
  • Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
  • RSU stock grants*
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Recharge, reenergize, and pursue personal and professional goals with a 30-day paid leave after 5 years*
  • Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
  • May vary by country and worker type – please reach out to your recruiter for more information

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New Role: Legal Operations Manager (US)

New role in from Total Quality Logistics for a Legal Operations Manager based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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About the job

About the role:

As a Legal Operations Manager for TQL, you will work closely with the Legal Team and business stakeholders to refine processes, manage data, and produce actionable reporting. You will oversee the day-to-day operation of this team, including maintaining the Legal Tracker, creating, and maintaining requested reports and databases, and managing and supporting projects across the department.

What’s in it for you:

  • Competitive compensation, long-term incentive program and semi-annual bonus plan
  • Health, Dental and Vision coverage to best fit your needs, including a plan that takes $0 out of your paycheck + 401(k) with company match
  • Join a well-established, respected industry leader and brand
  • Advancement opportunities with structured careers paths
  • We win wherever we go – Voted a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (2023) and Forbes America’s Best Employers (2022)

What you’ll be doing:

  • Define and drive strategic and operational initiatives with on-time and on-budget results
  • Report on key operational and substantive metrics for the Legal Team that will better inform decision-making
  • Identify and implement Legal Team tools and automations to streamline new or existing practices
  • Develop and enforce processes and policies to manage outside counsel usage and spend
  • Produce reports, feedback, surveys, and notes requested by Assistant General Counsel
  • Identify inefficiencies in a process and develop and implement the newly designed processes to improve efficiency
  • Lead a team of individuals to formulate strategic goals, accomplish rapidly evolving objectives, and provide exceptional customer service.

What you need:

  • 3+ years of experience with legal project operations and management
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience
  • SQL, Power BI, Python or similar software experience a plus
  • Bachelors degree preferred but not required
  • Significant experience using Legal Team technology solutions (e.g., Legal Tracker e-billing and matter management, Docusign e-signature)
  • Proficient Microsoft Suite Skills – Outlook, Word, Excel
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced, sales organization with ever-changing business needs
  • Ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships at all levels of the organization

Where you’ll be: 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45245

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New Role: Legal Operations Analyst (US)

New role in from Chewy for a Legal Operations Analyst based in Plantation, Florida.

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Our Opportunity:

Chewy is seeking a Legal Operations Analyst to join their Legal, Risk and Corporate Responsibility Department in Plantation, Florida. This is an exciting opportunity that requires the successful candidate to assist in developing, scaling, and project managing processes and projects to improve the operational effectiveness of the Legal, Risk and Corporate Responsibility Department. As Legal Operations Analyst, you will work cross-functionally with our partners in Finance, IT, HR and operations to improve communication and coordination. This role will report to the Manager, Legal Operations II, utilizing their legal operations and technology skills and be a driving force behind the success of the team. This position offers a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Chewy’s growing business needs by implementing leading legal software and data-driven strategies to deliver better, faster and more efficient services.

What you’ll do:

  • Independently develop reports and processes to drive operational enhancements to the Legal team’s processes and spend throughout the department
  • Assist in project management needs for various department initiatives
  • Assist in software implementation, workflow buildout and process automation
  • Own and manage outside counsel, legal vendor, and technology solution provider engagement and spend management
  • Assist in standardization of document management
  • Present data to senior leadership, finance and accounting departments that explains, categorizes, and justifies legal department spend
  • Independently Identify and implement streamlined processes and enhance department budgeting practices
  • Own, create and manage legal billing matters
  • Own and manage department learning and development programs
  • Support team functions such as knowledge management and records management

What you’ll need:

  • A. or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years of experience in the Legal field, contracts administration, business analytics or legal operations
  • Experience with legal analytics, legal terminology and legal software (Matter Management, Contract Lifecycle Management and Legal Spend Management)
  • Proficient in business applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Ability to work with multiple data sets in order to make informed recommendations; experience with business intelligence tools is preferred
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Travel Requirement: Up to 10% travel may be required

Preferred experience (Not Required):

  • Experience implementing legal software
  • Experience with budgeting and forecasting legal spend
  • Experience with LEDES files and legal invoicing
  • Proficiency with SQL

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