Truist
Legal Operations Manager - Law Firm Management
Truist, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Legal Operations Manager - Law Firm Management
Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Language: English (Required)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
Use critical thinking, creativity, and operational excellence to implement or enhance processes and programs that relate to law firms and legal-related vendors, including processes related to management of third-party risk.
Drive strategy for Legal Department policy and procedures for law firms and legal-related vendor onboarding, including by working closely with Truist Third-Party Risk Management Office and Operations teams.
Manage law firm and legal-related vendor policy and procedure governance by leading compliance efforts.
Serve as primary contact and representative of the Legal Department with approved law firms.
Build and execute processes and programs for law firm panel management, conflicts of interests, legal fees processing, firm performance, volume discounts, alternative fee arrangements, and rate negotiations. 6. Develop strategies and processes to assess operational risks within the law firm management program and assist in overseeing mitigation efforts and management of issues to resolution.
Draft outside counsel guidelines and related policies/procedures.
Collaborate with Legal Department and functional areas leaders across the enterprise to address needs for legal counsel and onboard new law firms and legal-related vendors.
Stay abreast of industry trends related to law firm management operations.
Support and lead ad-hoc projects related to law firm management operations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Strong technical understanding of legal operations
5 or more years of professional experience in operations at a company, preferably within a legal department or law firm
Able to embrace change
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead work teams and projects
Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail
Superb verbal and written communication skills, including writing and drafting skills
Ability to work within a large organization and collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
Executive presence and ability to serve as a primary contact for Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsels on areas of responsibility
Ability to work independently, to successfully build and sustain operational programs
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
JD or MBA
Demonstrated organizational skills
Experience working in Legal Operations at a law firm or large financial services company
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non‑temporary position for which you apply, based on full‑time or part‑time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Language: English (Required)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
Use critical thinking, creativity, and operational excellence to implement or enhance processes and programs that relate to law firms and legal-related vendors, including processes related to management of third-party risk.
Drive strategy for Legal Department policy and procedures for law firms and legal-related vendor onboarding, including by working closely with Truist Third-Party Risk Management Office and Operations teams.
Manage law firm and legal-related vendor policy and procedure governance by leading compliance efforts.
Serve as primary contact and representative of the Legal Department with approved law firms.
Build and execute processes and programs for law firm panel management, conflicts of interests, legal fees processing, firm performance, volume discounts, alternative fee arrangements, and rate negotiations. 6. Develop strategies and processes to assess operational risks within the law firm management program and assist in overseeing mitigation efforts and management of issues to resolution.
Draft outside counsel guidelines and related policies/procedures.
Collaborate with Legal Department and functional areas leaders across the enterprise to address needs for legal counsel and onboard new law firms and legal-related vendors.
Stay abreast of industry trends related to law firm management operations.
Support and lead ad-hoc projects related to law firm management operations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Strong technical understanding of legal operations
5 or more years of professional experience in operations at a company, preferably within a legal department or law firm
Able to embrace change
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead work teams and projects
Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail
Superb verbal and written communication skills, including writing and drafting skills
Ability to work within a large organization and collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
Executive presence and ability to serve as a primary contact for Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsels on areas of responsibility
Ability to work independently, to successfully build and sustain operational programs
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
JD or MBA
Demonstrated organizational skills
Experience working in Legal Operations at a law firm or large financial services company
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non‑temporary position for which you apply, based on full‑time or part‑time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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