Legal Operations Manager, Office of General Counsel
Legal Operations Manager, Office of General Counsel
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$ 106700 - 165400
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Job Description
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competency-based degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
The Legal Operations Manager serves as a strategic thought partner to the Office of General Counsel (OGC) leadership at WGU driving operational excellence and supporting strategic initiatives. This role combines business acumen with operational expertise to facilitate planning processes optimize resource utilization and enhance service delivery across the legal function. Working at the direction of OGC leadership the Legal Operations Manager assists with the development of operational roadmaps analyzes departmental data develops executive and department communications and leads change management initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the OGC. As a strategic liaison between OGC and other business units this position ensures legal operations align with broader organizational priorities while supporting OGCs mission. The ideal candidate brings a growth mindset and innovative approach to data-driven problem-solving exceptional communication and writing skills and a demonstrated ability to translate strategic vision into operational reality all while maintaining a commitment to WGUs mission of expanding access to affordable education.
Primary Responsibilities
At the direction of OGC Leadership assists with the development and execution of the OGCs internal roadmaps strategic initiatives and operational plans.
Leads business planning processes including budget development resource allocation and performance metrics tracking to drive operational effectiveness.
Analyzes departmental data and provide strategic recommendations to optimize resource utilization and improve outcomes.
Creates maintains and edits executive-level reports presentations and communications for OGC leadership.
Leads change management initiatives to support the implementation of new processes technologies and organizational structures.
Ensures operational excellence in day-to-day legal department functions including coordinating records requests document preparation invoice processing and analytics and select calendar management to support department efficiency (approximately 30% of role).
Serves as a strategic liaison between OGC and other business units to align legal operations with broader organizational priorities.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strategic Planning and Development
Project and Process Management
Compliance and Risk Support
Internal Communications
Data Analysis for Operational Improvement
Ability to achieve operational targets with significant to major impact on departmental or organizational outcomes.
Skill in managing large-scale projects or complex processes within a matrixed organization.
Ability to work independently and execute tasks with limited oversight.
Knowledge of systems-thinking methodologies to drive process system and operational improvements.
Strong analytical skills to gather assess and synthesize detailed information for solving complex cross-functional problems.
Ability to collaborate and build relationships across functional teams and external partners.
Skill in influencing internal and external stakeholders to align with organizational policies procedures and practices.
Strong written communication and copyediting.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree required
6 years of professional experience including three or more years supporting legal operations compliance corporate governance operations or related areas.
Experience managing cross-functional projects in a highly matrixed mission-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in non-profit higher education or corporate legal departments.
This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.
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Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
