Director of Legal Operations

New York City Metropolitan Area

Hybrid

Full-time

201-500

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🔴 Closes on:

Aug 17

Job Description:

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Director of Legal Operations.

Overview:

Our client is looking for a stellar Director of Legal Operations.

Company:

NYC-Based Company

Experience:

5+ years, senior executive in the legal operations function.

Location:

Hybrid, with Tuesday/Wednesday in Office.

The Director will report to the DGC and work closely with the managing lawyers and be an integral part of the Legal Department team.

Primary Responsibilities:

Legal Department Budgeting, Monitoring Expenses and Reporting on Finances:
Manage the Legal Department’s Technology Stack: Investigate/demo/procure/negotiate contracts for new software. With support from Company’s IT team, configure new software, migrations, features, upgrades, change orders/modifications, integrations (APIs), SSO, MFA, sFTP. Maintain the department’s SharePoint portal. Troubleshoot issues with software, work with IT support at Company and technology vendors.
Current tech stack includes Microsoft Teams, Onit/BillingPoint, iManage, Visual Lease, Diligent Boards, Diligent Entities, Litera, Lexion, Prior RFP, SharePoint, and DISCO
Help to Set/Track Annual Department Goals
Project Management/Participation in Numerous Annual Projects: Participate on teams arranging Pro Bono events and clinics and the annual department offsite meeting. Conduct an annual department survey.
Special and Recurring Projects: Currently include: monthly KPI reports, quarterly newsletter preparation, various inter-department time allocation projects, insurance policy renewals, and attorney registration verifications.
Outside Counsel Billing Oversight: Supervise a billing coordinator who handles E-Billing invoice processing, vendor management and onboarding, rate schedules and increase requests; troubleshoot platform issues, support Matter Managers with matter creation and vendor assignments. Process invoices through AP for consultants, software, maintenance, subscriptions, vendors, charitable contributions, etc. not submitted to the E-Billing platform.
Manage Department Subscriptions, Memberships and Maintenance: Negotiate with vendors, demo platforms, modify subscriptions, maintain rosters, review and pay invoices, frequent communication with vendors and continual search for new tools/platforms for use in the Legal Department.

Requirements:

College degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years as the lead or a senior executive in a legal operations function.
Experience working in a matrixed corporation, and/or for a corporation with a sophisticated legal function that handles M&A, litigation and operational work.
Experience implementing artificial intelligence in a legal function.
Candidate must possess:
Excellent project management and time management skills
Managerial expertise
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Expertise in MS Office, including Forms and Planner
technical expertise, particularly in Onit, iManage, DISCO, SharePoint a plus
Positive can-do attitude and collaborative approach

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Bullhorn Job ID: 224745