Legal Operations Manager

The Legal Operations Manager/Contracts Paralegal position will play an essential role in the daily

operations of the legal department in support of the General Counsel and Associate Counsel

Commercial. Primary experience as a contracts manager will be vital for the successful candidate

but this role will also have responsibility for keeping the department in order including managing

outside counsel invoices insurance reimbursement service of process management preparing

department metrics reporting. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver professionally curious

able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and have a driven deadline focused mentality.

This role will also directly support the legal department on process improvement implementation

and enforcement of legal department policies. This is a high-volume dynamic role with an

opportunity for growth within the company. We are looking for a thoughtful creative professional

to help us professionalize the legal department.

What youll do:

• Responsible for providing full contract lifecycle management (CLM) support; review drafting negotiation and administration of a wide range of commercial contracts consistent with company policies and business practices.
• Identify legal and contractual risks and be able to summarize issues and provide practicaladvice and solutions.
• Ability to manage a CLM system.
• Work across multiple legal department areas of focus; contracts legal operations outsidecounsel billing administration state corporate filings and litigation support.
• Manage multiple projects across multiple groups based upon legal initiatives.
• Succinctly communicates status of work next steps and assist with stakeholdermanagement.
• Promote a collaborative culture with a commitment to professional client service.
• Draft legal correspondence and is a highly skilled proof-reader.
• Perform basic paralegal/administrative support as necessary.

What were looking for:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Outlook Word and specifically PowerPoint.
• Ability to listen and learn and a desire to grow in your career.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong critical thinking skills with solid judgment.
• Ability to be nimble and responsive to myriad in-house and customer requests and have the ability to interact effectively with senior management colleagues and customers.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure as well as handle multiple projects anddeadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education Certification/License & Work Experience

• BS/BA in a related analytical major
• Minimum 3 years experience with increasingly complex responsibilities in a contractsmanagement environment.
• Experience as an individual contributor responsible for review drafting and negotiating abroad range of commercial contracts including master service agreements consultingagreements procurement agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Wondering if you should apply Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Viega we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but dont check every box in the qualifications section we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions we have in the future.