Harley-Davidson Motor Company · 3 days ago
Legal Operations Lead
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $189K/yr
5+ years expHarley-Davidson Motor Company is seeking a Legal Operations Lead to enhance their legal department's efficiency and effectiveness. The role involves managing legal technology, improving processes, overseeing vendor relationships, and tracking key performance indicators. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and a background in legal operations.
AutomotiveBusiness DevelopmentIndustrialManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Evaluate, implement, and manage legal tech tools (e.g., e-billing, matter management, contract lifecycle management)
Lead system integrations and ensure user adoption across the legal team
Maintain data integrity and reporting capabilities
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline legal operations
Lead cross-functional projects and change management initiatives
Develop and enforce best practices and standard operating procedures
Oversee knowledge management systems to ensure effective information sharing
Develop strategies for capturing institutional knowledge and legal precedents
Support matter intake and tracking processes
Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers
Lead RFPs, negotiate fee arrangements, and monitor vendor performance
Collaborate with Finance to manage legal budgets and track spend
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for legal operations
Provide regular reports and insights to legal leadership
Use data to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience
Legal operations-related experience
Works independently with guidance in only the most complex situations
Proven ability to prioritize, organize and implement multiple complex projects
Critically evaluate information from multiple sources, ask questions, and reconcile differences to deliver effective guidance
An ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and lead several projects in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
The ability to lead and work well in a team environment
A high level of integrity, excellent judgment and critical thinking skills, and the ability to identify all relevant issues
Excellent decision-making and critical thinking skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills (including good listening skills)
Self-motivated with an unwavering commitment to excellence, accuracy, and quality
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus programs
Health insurance benefits
A 401k program
Onsite fitness centers and employee stores
Employee discounts on products and accessories
And more
Company
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$89MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-11Grant· $89M
1986-07-18IPO
Leadership Team
Arthur Starrs
President and CEO at Harley-Davidson
Bill Davidson
Special Advisor to the CEO
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