Legal Technology & Operations Manager

About The Role

Step into the world of Reckitt as a Legal Manager, where every decision you make matters. With your legal expertise, you will protect and empower a global organisation that's dedicated to making a difference. It's not just about the law; it's about being part of a team that inspires you to be the best. From safeguarding our operations to ensuring legal integrity, your role is pivotal to our collective success. Are you ready to make an impact where it really counts?

Responsibilities

• Legal Technology & Process Optimization: Lead the implementation and enhancement of legal technology solutions, including contract management, automation, AI, and workflow improvements to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee contract administration processes, including intake, tracking key dates, signature management, and document retention.
• E-Discovery & Legal Operations: Manage e-discovery processes, legal holds, data governance initiatives, documentation standards, and collaboration with internal stakeholders, IT, and outside counsel.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Oversee relationships with legal service providers and e-discovery vendors, including pricing negotiations and budget monitoring.
• Training & Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a legal technology resource for the legal team, providing training, guidance, and best practices.
• Legal Support: Support attorneys with contract review, litigation, investigations, and other legal matters requiring independent judgment and operational expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate or the equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience with e-discovery and legal technology in a professional setting.
• Corporate legal department experience preferred; law firm or e-discovery company experience will be considered with significant relevant experience.
• Proficiency with legal tech, litigation hold procedures, e-discovery platforms and understanding of EDRM.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, matter management systems, and contract management systems.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work from the Reckitt US headquarters in Nutley, NJ a minimum of 3 days per week.

Skills

• Integrity
• Corporate Governance
• Compliance Management
• Solutions Focused
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Risk management
• Intellectual property
• Patents
• Commercial contracts
• Marketing
• Teamwork
• Fact-based Decision Making
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Legal Services
• Process Optimisation
• Qualified Lawyer

Pay

US salary ranges USD $118,000.00 - $176,000.00. The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays
• A 401(k) plan
• 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent
• Adoption and fertility support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts