Legal Engineer

Boehringer Ingelheim

Ingelheim am Rhein

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Senior Legal Operations Manager/Legal Engineer to transform and operate its global contracting support model. The role focuses on harmonizing contract templates, standardizing legal content, and building scalable, AI-ready contracting solutions.

The position offers a hybrid setup with 2–3 days on site per week and is part-time eligible with a minimum of 80%. The internal title is Senior Legal Operations Manager, and salary details will be discussed during

Qualifications

Master’s degree (or equivalent) with several years of relevant experience in Legal, or Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Data Science, Informatics, Information Management or related business fields with long-term experience
Strong background in legal operational topics (operational excellence, process design, data-driven assessment & judgement, challenge the status quo)
Proven experience in legal engineering and AI readiness, with the ability to translate legal requirements into structured templates, scalable processes, data structures, templates, automation and AI technology-enabled use cases solutions
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to analyze, design and implement effective processes
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, global environment with a proactive and collaborative work ethic
Ability to collaborate effectively, proactively and pragmatically and maintain an optimistic outlook
Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English and the ability to influence across functions and cultures

Responsibilities

In your new role you will drive operational excellence through standardization, lean process design, automation and AI-enabled ways of working.
With a focus on global contract template harmonization, you will support the standardization, harmonization and structured design of templates to enable scalable contracting, automation and AI-ready use cases.
By identifying opportunities to globalize legal support, you will help further streamline and synchronize Boehringer Ingelheim’s legal support model.
Design and implement technology-enabled contracting solutions in close collaboration with Legal, business and technology stakeholders.
Finally, you will lead and advise on global initiatives to enhance operational excellence.

Skills

Legal operations

AI readiness

Process design

Data-driven assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, Economics, Data Science, Informatics, Information Management or related field

Job description

As a Legal Engineer (Senior Legal Operations Manager) in Corporate Legal Contracting Services, you will play a pivotal role in transforming and operating Boehringer Ingelheim’s global legal support model for contracting. With a primary focus on global contract template harmonization, you will drive the standardization and structured design of legal content and help build scalable, technology-enabled and AI-ready contracting solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape future-ready legal service delivery by combining legal operations, legal engineering and pragmatic implementation.

This position has a hybrid setup with approximately 2-3 days per week on site.

This position is part time eligible with min. 80 %.

Please note that the internal position title for this role is Senior Legal Operations Manager.

The Position

This position has a hybrid setup with approximately 2-3 days per week on site.

This position is part time eligible with min. 80 %.

Please note that the internal position title for this role is Senior Legal Operations Manager.

Tasks & responsibilities

In your new role you will drive operational excellence through standardization, lean process design, automation and AI-enabled ways of working.
With a focus on global contract template harmonization, you will support the standardization, harmonization and structured design of templates to enable scalable contracting, automation and AI-ready use cases.
By identifying opportunities to globalize legal support, you will help further streamline and synchronize Boehringer Ingelheim’s legal support model.
Design and implement technology-enabled contracting solutions in close collaboration with Legal, business and technology stakeholders.
Finally, you will lead and advise on global initiatives to enhance operational excellence.

Requirements

Master’s degree (or equivalent) with several years of relevant experience in Legal, or Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Data Science, Informatics, Information Management or related business fields with long-term experience
Strong background in legal operational topics (operational excellence, process design, data-driven assessment & judgement, challenge the status quo)
Proven experience in legal engineering and AI readiness, with the ability to translate legal requirements into structured templates, scalable processes, data structures, templates, automation and AI technology-enabled use cases solutions
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to analyze, design and implement effective processes
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, global environment with a proactive and collaborative work ethic
Ability to collaborate effectively, proactively and pragmatically and maintain an optimistic outlook
Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English and the ability to influence across functions and cultures

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

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