Manager Legal Operations, U.S.
About the positionResponsibilities• Lead the development and governance of outside counsel guidelines. • Oversee law firm performance and ensure compliance with billing and engagement standards. • Oversee the analysis and negotiation of outside counsel billing rates. • Partner with Finance to lead legal budgeting, forecasting, and accrual processes. • Monitor legal spend and implement cost-saving strategies. • Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of legal projects and initiatives. • Ensure project documentation, timelines, and status reports are maintained.• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment. • Collaborate cross functionally to evaluate and implement advanced legal technology and AI tools to improve team productivity. • Support adoption of AI-driven solutions for contract review, e-billing, matter management, and knowledge management. • Stay abreast of industry trends and champion innovative solutions to enhance legal operations. Requirements• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or certification preferred.• 7+ years of experience in legal operations, finance, or project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (in-house legal department or law firm experience preferred). • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools. • Extensive experience with legal technology platforms (e.g., e-billing, matter management, CLM) and AI tools. • Hand-on experience implementing AI tools in legal workflows. • Outstanding communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to work cross-functionally.• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. Benefits• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more! • We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace. • Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong. • Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business - our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. • Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers Apply tot his job