Alvarez & Marsal · 1 day ago
Manager, Legal Operations
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $165K/yr
6+ years expAlvarez & Marsal is a global consulting firm known for its entrepreneurial and results-oriented professionals. The Manager, Legal Operations will oversee operational processes, manage key projects, and provide executive-level support to the General Counsel, ensuring efficiency and strategic alignment within the Legal team.
ConsultingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Legal Strategy: drive strategic initiatives across the Legal Department, ensuring alignment with the firm’s business strategy and client service delivery
Operational Execution: Identify and manage performance improvement opportunities aimed at optimizing workflows, processes, and technology supporting legal department operations
Resource Management: Ensure legal team is resourced appropriately and act as the point of contact for hiring, onboarding, and championing the professional development cycle, including identifying trainings, to support fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Spend Management: oversee budgeting, financial planning, and vendor management, ensuring cost-effective legal service procurement
Project Management: Lead cross-functional and inter-department projects, collaborating with other functions and teams across the firm to drive organizational effectiveness and execute key strategic initiatives
Communications: Conceptualize and draft internal communications, emails, presentations and other correspondence to support risk management and strategic and operational efficiency on behalf of the General Counsel
Technology: Leverage existing technology, identify new technologies and implement tools to increase business intelligence and efficiency
General: Act as a trusted advisor to the General Counsel, providing insights, reporting, and support on strategic legal and operational matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or combination of education and commensurate work experience required
6+ years of experience in legal operations or relatable business operations, ideally within a consulting or professional services firm
Strong understanding of legal processes, procedures, and technology
Proven ability to manage financial planning, budgets and vendors
Exceptional project management, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including firm leadership and clients
Ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, and drive results in a high-pressure, client-service-driven environment
Unimpeachable integrity and excellent judgment
Preferred
Prior legal services experience preferred
Benefits
Healthcare plans
Flexible spending and savings accounts
Life, AD&D, and disability coverages
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off including vacation
Personal days
Seventy-two (72) hours of sick time
Ten federal holidays
One floating holiday
Parental leave
Company
Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal provides advisory services related to turnaround management and performance improvement.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Austin Prentice
Senior Director
Barbara Lundberg
Managing Director
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