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Mercedes-Benz in the UK · 3 hours ago

Legal Operations Specialist

United States of America-Texas-Fort WorthWork Locations

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services is the captive financing and mobility solutions company of the global luxury automobile manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz AG. The Legal Operations Specialist will work closely with attorneys and business units to provide advanced legal support, manage internal legal operations, and lead or coordinate legal projects, ensuring efficient delivery of legal services and regulatory compliance.

AutomotiveManufacturingSales Automation

Responsibilities

Oversee internal legal department operations, including matter intake, workflow optimization, document management, and knowledge management systems; implement and maintain legal technology platforms (e.g., e-billing, matter management, contract lifecycle management); develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for legal operations

Proactively identify opportunities to enhance legal service delivery, streamline processes, and leverage technology; participate in industry benchmarking and stay current on legal operations trends and best practices

Assist with legal department budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking; identify opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies; prepare financial reports and analyses for leadership

Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers; coordinate engagement, billing, and performance tracking; review and approve invoices; support vendor selection and onboarding processes

Conduct comprehensive legal research

Draft, review, and manage a wide variety of legal documents, contracts, agreements, and correspondence

Monitor, analyze, and report on federal, state, and industry-specific legislation and regulatory developments

Assist with the implementation and administration of compliance management systems (CMS)

Support internal and external audits

Support the filing of regulatory reports and licenses

Lead and coordinate legal projects and cross-functional initiatives from inception to completion, including policy implementation and regulatory change management; develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables; track progress and report outcomes to legal leadership

Draft, implement, and update legal department policies, procedures, and best practices; ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements; support change management initiatives

Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for business units on legal processes, compliance requirements, and regulatory changes; serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders on legal operations and project status

Draft and distribute internal communications and updates

Qualification

Legal OperationsLegal ResearchProject ManagementCompliance ManagementVendor ManagementAnalyticalFacilitationPresentationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailTeam PlayerCommunication

Required

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application

Undergraduate Degree

4+ years Legal Operations, Paralegal Support, Project Management, Compliance, or Vendor Management experience preferred; Experience with legal technology platforms (e-billing, matter management, document management); Experience in a law firm or corporate legal department

Analytical

Facilitation

Presentation

Problem solving

Project management

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Must be able to write clearly and concisely in a manner that is readily understandable to a business person and to articulate complex legal issues in a way that an average business person can comprehend

Strong understanding of legal processes, terminology, and regulatory requirements

Excellent research skills

Must be able to locate various laws and regulations and apply them to the company's business

Attention to detail and demonstrated customer focus

Team player with ability to work independently

Preferred

Law

Benefits

Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance

Nine (9) additional corporate holidays and six (6) Personal days

Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program

Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability plus on-site exercise facilities

Generous paid Family Leave Programs - Six Weeks for New Parents; Two Days for New Grandparents; as well as Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs - up to $6k per child

Tuition Assistance Scholar Program - receive up to $5,250/year in vouchers to complete business-related coursework

401(K) with match

Generous vacation and personal time

Mercedes-Benz car program

Flexible work arrangements