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Coherent Corp. · 1 day ago

Manager, Legal Solutions and Strategy

Santa Clara, CA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. They are seeking a Manager for Legal Solutions and Strategy to oversee legal technology workflows, manage vendor relationships, and drive process improvements within the legal department.

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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

Qualification

Legal technology managementProcess improvementBudgetingSpend managementContract lifecycle managementMicrosoft Office SuiteData analyticsProject managementAttention to detailProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability

Required

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)

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

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

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear

Ability to sit and/or stand for an extended period of time

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp