Manager, Legal Solutions and Strategy

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Manage legal technology and workflows
+ User management, training, process flows, site admin, data stewardship, etc.

(E.g., RFP, e-Billing, CLM, and legal hold platforms and systems)
+ Support the design, deployment, and implementation of new technology


* Process improvement initiatives
+ Bias towards AI and automation for repeatable tasks
+ Identify opportunities to simplify, increase speed, or improve outcomes


* Oversee budgeting, spend management, and resource planning
+ Main point of contact for Finance team
+ Management of e-billing platform including invoice processing and accruals
+ Management and enforcement of billing guidelines for outside counsel


* Manage vendor relationships and engagement
+ Law firm engagement letters, onboarding, and matter management
+ Technology vendor management
+ Dues and subscriptions


* Support contract management and lifecycle processes
+ CLM contract intake process, processing, execution, and repository


* Drive knowledge management
+ Oversight of team SharePoint site


* Reporting and data analytics
+ Dashboards, KPIs, metrics, trends reporting, etc.

Education & Experience


* BA or BS degree required


* Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience, ideally in a corporate legal environment


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)


* Knowledge of legal industry tools and technology as well as legal operations systems and processes (e-billing, matter management, CLM)


* Project management experience, technology and systems implementation experience a plus


* Prior experience in the AI, semiconductor, and/or manufacturing industry a plus

Skills


* Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in written communication


* Comfort with legal tech and basic understanding of AI tools to streamline tasks


* Strong problem-solving mindset and analytical skills; thrives on overcoming obstacles


* Effective multitasking and project management in fast-paced environments


* Tech-savvy and eager to leverage automation and efficiency tools


* Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information


* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a global, multicultural team


* Highly adaptable and flexible to work extended hours when required


* Self-motivated, proactive, organized, curious, and resourceful

Working Conditions


* Ability to work full-time during core business hours in a hybrid work arrangement with 3-4 days per week in the Coherent office


* Ability to work extended hours (early morning, evening, or weekend), when necessary


* Ability to travel domestically and internationally, when necessary

Physical Requirements


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