Senior Operations Legal Manager

Job Summary about the area and the role:
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery treatment and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems from food and beverage applications to municipal water to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. We serve more than 50000 customers worldwide and treat more than 11 million cubic meters of water every day. We simply aim to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation across the world.

At VWTS we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions deliver better results and build stronger communities. We are an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Summary of the Job
The Senior Legal Operations Manager will play a critical role in optimizing the Legal Departments
operations implementing technology solutions managing projects and improving overall efficiency. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership and project management skills capable of fostering crossfunctional collaboration.
 
Key Characteristics

• Strong communication influence and negotiation skills
• Strong project management
• Budget management

Duties & Responsibilities:
Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Collect analyze and report on key metrics to support decision making
• Enhance data analytics and reporting capabilities to improve decision making for the legal team
• Develop and maintain information dashboards for the General Counsel and leadership team

Project & Change Management:

• Manage Legal Department projects and initiatives
• Serve as subject matter expert in records retention cycle projects with a focus on corporate risk corporate obligations legal hold and data preservation
• Define and drive strategic and operational initiatives with ontime and onbudget results
• Develop and implement efficient legal workflows and processes. Identify areas for improvement within the Legal Department and provide solutions
• Organize and create standard operating procedures. Coordinate the drafting of internal guides resources and template documents

Technology and Tools:

• Evaluate implement and manage legal technology solutions (e.g. matter management contract management document management systems)
• Provide training and support to team members on technology tools

Financial Management:

• Assist in the development and management of the Legal Departments budget
• Monitor spend and analyze cost data to find opportunities for savings

Vendor Management:

• Oversee relationships with outside counsel and other legal service providers
• Negotiate terms and rates with vendors ensuring quality and costeffectiveness

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments such as Finance IT and HR to ensure cohesive support for legal operations
• Provide support and guidance to legal team members on operational issues

Hard Skills:

Strong understanding of legal department operations including contract management ebilling and legal spend management

Proficiency with legal technology tools and software

Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

simultaneously.

Strong analytical and problemsolving skills

Demonstrated ability to drive change and improve processes

Soft Skills:

Experience in working in different cultures and environments

Ability to navigate a matrixed organization in a global environment

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fastpaced environment

A multitasker and project manager able to set priorities and manage competing priorities effectively in a fastpaced environment

Ability to contribute to the Legal Department as a team player

Strong presentation and negotiation skills with ability to influence and persuade in decision making processes both internally and externally

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Law or a related field
• 5 years of experience in legal operations project management or a related role within a corporate legal department
• Fluency in English language 

Nice to have:

• French or Spanish speaking and the ability to draft and negotiate in that language

Working Conditions

• This position is hybrid  office and home based and can be located in any one of the many US and Canadian based sites.
• Travel estimated at 20% some international travel likely

Additional Information :

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive team and are committed to continuing to foster a
work environment that celebrates and values diversity. We believe that the diverse perspectives and experiences brought by our team members contribute to our success and drive innovation. Come be part of something special start your journey today!

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime