Legal Operations Manager (Solventum)

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As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Job Description:Legal Operations Manager (Solventum)3M Health Care is now SolventumAt Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.The Impact You'll Make in this RoleThe primary goal of this position is to work closely with Legal Affairs practice leaders to implement best practices in Legal Operations while at the same time overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Legal Operations Department.  The position reports directly to the SVP Litigation, Labor & Employment and Legal Operations.As a Legal Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:Operational Planning & Budget Support:Support the operational planning process to determine future headcount and spend by practice area by partnering with Legal Affairs leadership, finance, and procurement to gather relevant data and information;Report and provide analysis on key performance indicators and metrics that are meaningful and relevant in ascertaining the Legal Affairs team's budget management performance --including spend analysis, efficiency initiatives, and technology;Lead and/or oversee special projects, including initiatives to help make the Legal Affairs department more efficient.Legal Technology Management:Demonstrate expertise on legal technologies and assess departmental use of those tools;Investigate the use of additional technologies to drive efficiencies, such as AI;Lead the effort to source and implement best in class technologies– as well as drive business process enhancement.Knowledge Management and Information Governance:Oversee and innovate team intranet and Legal Affairs SharePoint sites;Ensure assigned resources manage knowledge management tools and processes;Implement a knowledge management program such that information is easy to find for both Legal Affairs and its key stakeholders.Outside Counsel and Legal Vendor Management:Oversee ongoing review of law firm and third-party vendor management programs with the aim of reducing spend, maximizing value, and improving predictability; monitor and report savingsOversee outside counsel onboarding and offboarding activities, as managed by Legal Operations Specialist;Stay abreast of industry trends, and support continuing improvement of vendor and spend management. Other activities:Recruit, select, train, appraise performance, and administer salaries of reporting employees;Oversee development and implementation of Legal Affairs department policies and trainings;Support other Legal Operations projects and activities, as needed.Your Skills and Expertise  To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or higher AND seven (7) years of experience in Legal Operations in a private, public, government or military environmentORHigh School Diploma/GED AND fourteen (14) years of experience in Legal Operations in a private, public, government or military environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:In-depth understanding of law firm billing, pricing, and negotiation practicesUnderstanding of litigation/transaction matter lifecycles, and legal deliveryProficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; expertise with eBilling softwareWritten and oral communication skillsAbility to communicate concisely with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management and key external stakeholdersCapacity to think strategically to identify issues and develop long-term solutionsAdaptability and ability to work in changing environmentNegotiation skillsExcellent organizational skillsAbility to lead and manage othersDemonstrated project management skillsWork location: Remote – United States Travel: May include up to 5% domestic travelRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $160,284 - $195,903, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-RewardsResponsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.  Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.Solventum is an equal opportunity employer.  Solventum  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.Solventum Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Solventum are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. 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