Job Function:
Legal & Compliance
Job Sub Function:
Legal Support Services
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Legal OperationsManager,locatedin Raynham, MA, New Brunswick, NJ, or Raritan, NJ.
The Legal OperationsManagersupports theDePuy SynthesLegalOrganization bymanaging systems,dataand software applications to execute core functions, including outside vendor relationships and payments, matter,knowledge and training management, contracting systems and archives,departmental communications,litigation support tools,and budgeting.This role would support efforts of the General Counsel toimproveoperational efficiency, enabledatadrivendecisionmaking,manage outside counsel and vendor costs,andoptimizetechnological tools, including the use ofAI applications and support special projects. This role plays a critical part inenablingthe success of the Legal Organization bypermittingLegal teamstofocus on strategic,highvalueworkthroughstreamlinedsystems, managing legal technology and vendors, and supporting financial and performanceobjectivesof the Legal Organization. This is an exciting opportunity to havebroadimpacton building the infrastructure for the new DePuySyntesLegalfunction.
Key Responsibilities
Supportdaytodaylegal operations activities, including matter management, intake processes, paymentsystemsand training resources.
Assistwith management of legalspend, budgeting, forecasting, and invoice review in partnership with Finance.
Support implementation and ongoing use of legal technology tools (e.g., matter management, ebilling, contract lifecycle systems)volume.
Coordinate withand overseeoutside counselandothervendors, including onboarding, performance tracking, and compliance with billing guidelines.
Develop andmaintaindashboardsandmetricson Legal Organization operations as requested
Support process improvement initiatives tooptimizelegal output, including use of alternate legal service providers, rightshoringand use oftechnology,includingthroughautomatedlegal servicesor artificial intelligence.
Assistwith development and maintenance ofLegal Organizationpolicies.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor s degreerequired(BusinessAdministration, Legal Studies, Finance, Operations, or related field preferred).
Experience and Skills
Required:
6-8 years of experience supporting Legal operations, Legal departments, orother similarprofessional services operations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience working with data, reports, and metrics to support operational decisionmaking.
Proficiencywith common business tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and comfort learning new systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Preferred:
Experience with legal matter management, ebilling, or contract lifecycle management systems.
Experience supporting outside counsel management and legal spend analytics.
Experience with soliciting vendors through RFPs and RFIs.
Experience driving or supporting process improvement initiatives.
Familiarityor experiencewith project management methodologies or tools.
Other:
Certifications: Legal Operations or Project Management certifications preferred but notrequired.
- For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness,careerand life journey, please visitwww.careers.jnj.com.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Alignment, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Compliance Risk, Contract Management, Developing Others, Document Management, Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Lawyering, Leadership, Legal Services, Legal Support, Office Administration, Relationship Building, Researching, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Technical Writing
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$102,000.00 - $177,100.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
