HCA Healthcare

Legal Operations Manager

HCA Healthcare • $95K — $115K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred; Bachelor's required.
  • 7+ years of experience in business operations, legal operations, finance, analytics, or consulting.
  • Working knowledge of legal department operations; direct law firm or in-house experience preferred.
  • Significant operational experience and expertise in negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Partner with the VP to develop and execute operational strategies.
  • Create efficiency projects to reduce costs and time.
  • Implement programs and processes for sustainability and scalability.
  • Ensure smooth business processes and provide additional resources as needed.
  • Manage and evaluate outside counsel relationships.
  • Coordinate department meetings and legal retreats.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits.
  • Wellbeing support including free counseling services.
  • Paid time off, family leave, and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on contributions, plus additional retirement resources.
  • Tuition assistance and support for certifications and scholarships.
  • Additional benefits for family building, legal counseling, and consumer discounts.
Full Job Description
Legal Operations Manager

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Legal Operations Manager will assist with various elements of process improvement, metrics and analytics, and general administration and operations of the Legal Department. This position will ensure operation objectives and results are in accordance with overall department needs. Works in direct partnership with the VP-Legal, Legal Operations to help execute HCA Healthcare's legal strategic roadmap and drive continuous improvement. The position requires strong organizational and analytical skills. The position also requires frequent communication and interaction with business, IT and operational leaders outside of the Legal Department in supports of its initiatives. Finally, the position requires good working relationships with outside counsel to ensure they are in line with our operational requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency
  • Serve as partner to the Vice President to develop and execute operational strategies
  • Lead and create efficiency projects (people/process/technology) to both reduce cost and time
  • Creation and implementation of programs and operational processes that are designed to ensure sustainability and scalability
  • Ensure the smooth flow of business processes, providing additional assistance and resources as needed
  • Engage in the retention, management and evaluation of outside counsel
  • Coordinate department meetings and legal retreats, including scheduling, technical support, communications, and meeting materials


Knowledge Management

  • Create and maintain the Legal Department's SharePoint site as a centralized source for legal resources, training, education, and department information.
  • Support Legal Department's implementation and utilization of technology tools, including those using artificial intelligence.


Metrics and Analytics

  • Serves as Legal Department's primary partner to Finance, using Finance-approved data as the source of record for legal spend analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Analyze current and historical legal spending to identify major drivers, areas of elevated spend, budget to actual variances, and year over year trends.
  • Develop and manage dashboards and executive ready reports that clearly communicate financial performance, emerging risks, key trends, and recommended actions.
  • Partner with Legal Department VPs to regularly review financial performance, variances, validate forecasting assumptions, and develop actions to manage spend.


Education & Experience:

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) Preferred
  • Bachelor's Required
  • 7+ years of experience in business operations, legal operations, finance, analytics, consulting, or a related field. Required
  • Working knowledge of legal department operations required; direct law firm or in-house legal experience preferred. Required Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Ocassional Travel: This job may require travel from time to time, but not on a regular basis


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors:

  • Significant operational experience preferred Required
  • Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, coaching, and interpersonal skills Required
  • Skill in recognizing strategic business opportunities resulting from changes in the economic, technological, political/legal, or social environments Required
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across all levels of global, multi-functional team Required
  • High degree of intellectual curiosity and ability to act as leader and change agent Required
  • Proactive approach to recognizing needs, solving problems, anticipating issues and developing solutions Required
  • Self-starter, with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and responsibilities in fast-paced environment Required


Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare Careers

Join the dedicated team at HCA Healthcare, a leading provider in the medical field, and be part of a company known for its exceptional care and commitment to innovation. At HCA Healthcare, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to grow their careers in a supportive and diverse environment.

Work You’ll Do

At HCA Healthcare, you will contribute to a culture that values patient care above all. Our team members are equipped with the skills and resources needed to provide outstanding healthcare services. With positions ranging from nursing to administrative roles, HCA Healthcare is actively hiring and offers a dynamic workplace where leadership and professional growth are encouraged.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. HCA Healthcare is a place where you can lead efforts to improve patient outcomes using the latest technologies and practices in the healthcare industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring all team members can thrive.

Professional Growth and Development

HCA Healthcare believes in nurturing the growth of its employees through robust professional development and training programs. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, we provide the tools and training necessary to advance your skills and take on new challenges. Explore our wide range of career paths and find the position that best suits your skills and passions.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. From comprehensive health insurance to retirement plans and employee wellness programs, HCA Healthcare takes care of its team. Our inclusive culture and commitment to work-life balance make HCA Healthcare a desirable place to work.

Internship and Networking Opportunities

For those new to the healthcare field, HCA Healthcare offers internship programs that provide real-world experience and a pathway to full-time employment. Additionally, our extensive professional network allows for endless networking opportunities, helping you to build relationships and advance your career.

Join Our Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Ready to start your journey with HCA Healthcare? Prepare your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and apply today to become part of a team that’s dedicated to improving lives.

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Learn more about HCA Healthcare
Size
204,000 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$3.7 billion
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$51.5 billion
NASDAQ
HCA
* Ladders Estimates

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