Legal Operations Manager

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Being the Legal Operations Manager at iManage means…

You will lead the legal operations function at iManage. Reporting to the General Counsel (GC), you will be responsible for implementing and leading an enterprise focused legal operations function, with a focus on driving efficiency and productivity, implementing a state of the art technology infrastructure to streamline and automate processes, improving knowledge management and sharing capabilities, and improving communications and collaboration globally for the iManage legal department.

iM Responsible For…

• Leading the legal operations function in a growing, global software company in the midst of a business transformation;
• Identifying and implementing processes and technology to improve department efficiency and productivity;
• Working cross-functionally with other departments to promote and establish enterprise workflows;
• Implementing/managing department metrics, benchmarking and reporting;
• Leading various legal and enterprise projects as they arise, including creating the project plan, change management initiative, and alignment with other departments as necessary;
• Managing technology initiatives, including e-billing (Brightflag), knowledge management, contract management (Ironclad), and equity management (Carta), and ensuring that company-wide tools are being fully utilized by the legal department;
• Budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring actual performance against budgets and forecasts;
• Assisting vendors and internal stakeholders through vendor onboarding and billing;
• Developing, managing and implementing strategies/programs to manage expenses and performance of outside counsel and other vendors; and
• Participating in industry legal operations conferences, industry benchmarking studies, and creating a network to provide recommendations on best practices.

iM Qualified Because I Have…

• 3+ years' experience in legal operations or legal project management
• Hands-on experience managing legal or operational programs/projects/processes;
• Familiarity with legal technology solutions (Ironclad and Brightlfag a plus);
• An ownership, roll-up-my-sleeves mentality;
• Strong organizational and execution skills (e.g., project management), and ability to deliver to deadlines and manage competing priorities;
• Strong communication and influencing skills combined with demonstrated problem-solving ability;
• An ability and desire to work in a global, fast-paced and dynamic work environment that requires constant multi-tasking; and
• A great sense of humor.

Don't meet every qualification listed above? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. At iManage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, and encourage everyone to show up as their full authentic selves. We welcome those that come with a growth mindset and a hunger for learning; so, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyways!

iM Getting To…

• Lead the legal operations function at one of the largest legal technology companies in the world
• Thrive in a fast paced, dynamic culture with many challenges and opportunities;
• Identify opportunities for business improvements, simplify complex problems, drive value from data, and, in general, just make things better;
• Join a supportive, experienced team with an inclusive, encouraging, and vibrant culture; 
• Have flexible work hours that allow me to balance my ‘me time’ with my work commitments; 
• Collaborate in a modern open plan workspace, with a gaming area, free snacks, drinks and regular social events; 
• Focus on impactful work, solving complex, real challenges utilizing the latest technologies and protocols;
• Own my career path with our internal development framework. Ask us more about this! 
• Learn new skills and earn certifications with access to unlimited courses in LinkedIn Learning; and
• Join an innovative, industry leading SaaS company that is continuing to grow & scale! 

iManage Is Supporting Me By...

• Creating an inclusive environment where I can help shape the culture not just by fitting in, but by adding to it;
• Providing a market competitive salary that is applied through a consistent process, equitable for all our employees, and regularly reviewed based on industry data;
• Rewarding me with an annual performance-based bonus; 
• Offering comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match up to 4%;
• Giving access to HealthJoy, a healthcare concierge service, to help me maximize my health benefits;
• Granting enhanced leave for expecting parents; 20 weeks 100% paid for primary leave, and 10 weeks 100% paid for secondary leave
• Providing me with a flexible time off policy to take the time off that I need. Be it for vacation, volunteering, celebrating holidays, spending time with family, or simply taking time to recharge and reset; and
• Caring for my mental health and well-being with multiple company wellness days and free access to the Healthy Minds app for mindfulness, meditation and more. 

About iManage…

iManage combines artificial intelligence with content and email management to free, secure, and understand information. Over 3000 companies and 1 million users worldwide rely on our market-leading software to share and protect their most valuable data. Our work is not always easy but it is ambitious and rewarding.

So we’re looking for people who love a challenge. People who are happiest when they’re solving problems and collaborating with the industry’s best and brightest. In exchange, we’ll make sure the work you do here is worth doing. That’s the iManage way. It’s how we do things that might appear impossible. How we develop our employees’ strengths and unlock their potential. It’s how we find meaning in everything we do.

Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage.

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