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Ryan · 1 day ago

Legal Operations Analyst

Plano, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ryan is an award-winning company offering a hybrid work culture and generous benefits. They are seeking a Legal Operations Analyst to support the Legal Department by managing outside counsel engagement and improving operational efficiency through technology and performance metrics.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesRisk ManagementTax Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage the Legal Department’s process for engaging, paying, and monitoring the costs of outside legal counsel, ensuring fiscal discipline and performance accountability

Oversee the full vendor lifecycle for legal technology and services, including selection, purchase, onboarding, training, renewal, and ongoing performance management

Develop and track KPIs related to vendor usage, cost, and adoption; use data insights to recommend process improvements and enhance return on investment

Coordinate departmental subscriptions and memberships, ensuring value maximization from SaaS tools, research platforms, and professional organizations

Partner with attorneys and business teams to implement workflows that improve legal service delivery, efficiency, and visibility into department operations

Identify opportunities for building the professional brand, visibility, and thought leadership of the Legal Department, including speaking engagements, award nominations, and publications, to strengthen the firm’s reputation for innovation and excellence

Qualification

Legal operationsTechnology managementProject managementData analysisVendor managementElectronic billing softwareAgile mindsetCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate required

Five years of experience supporting a corporate legal department or law firm, with significant exposure to legal operations, technology management, or outside counsel administration

Initiative, organization, and judgment in managing projects to completion

Strong communication skills, with the ability to proactively identify and drive improvements

Excellent problem-solving, data analysis, and project management abilities

Agile mindset, responds timely and well to shifting priorities, demands, and deadlines

Team-oriented, builds relationships across enterprise and with external professionals