Legal Operations Expert Surventis (m/f/d)

Surventis; Münster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Pension benefits

Career development opportunities

Diversity networks

Job summary

Surventis in Münster, Germany seeks an expert in legal operations to shape the global Legal & Compliance organisation from its foundation. You will drive strategic development, budget oversight, and implement contract lifecycle and matter management systems.

Responsibilities include process improvements, AI/digitalization initiatives, and coordinating resource planning across international teams. The role offers collaboration with diverse stakeholders and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Degree in legal, business, technical or related field
• Several years of professional experience in legal operations, project management or related roles
• Experience in an international manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong project management, organizational, detail-oriented, and fast-paced work style
• Excellent communication skills in English; German or other languages a plus

Responsibilities

• Support strategic development and operational excellence of Surventis' Legal & Compliance department on a global level.
• Develop and monitor the budget, legal spend and outside counsel management.
• Manage legal technologies including contract lifecycle management and matter management systems.
• Implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Lead legal transformation projects, including AI and digitalization initiatives, and develop knowledge and document management frameworks.
• Coordinate resource planning and support organizational development within Legal & Compliance.

Job description

WELCOME
If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in.
Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding.Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.
At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships.We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.

What You Can Expect

At Surventis, a global Legal & Compliance department has been established. This presents an exciting opportunity to develop and shape the Legal & Compliance organisation for Surventis from its foundation. Therefore, we are looking for an expert for legal operations.

• In your new role, you support the strategic development and operational excellence of the Legal & Compliance department of Surventis on a global level.
• You develop and monitor the budget, legal spend and outside counsel management of Legal & Compliance.
• Furthermore, you manage legal technologies, including contract lifecycle management and matter management systems.
• You implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• In addition, you lead legal transformation projects, including AI and digitalization initiatives, and develop knowledge management and document management frameworks.
• You also coordinate resource planning and support organizational development within Legal & Compliance.

What You Offer

• university degree in legal, business, technical or related field
• several years of professional experience with at least 3 years dedicated to legal operations, project management or related roles as well as experience in an international manufacturing environment is preferred
• demonstrated experience in managing processes and tools in a company
• strong project management abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with diverse teams; proactive, resourceful, and client-service oriented
• demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across cultures, functions, and geographies
• excellent communication skills in Englisch; German or other additional languages are a plus

What We Offer

• We offer an attractive salary with individual benefits such as performance-related bonuses. Company-funded supplementary health insurance, accident insurance and pension related benefits
• We offer a wide range of local and global development and career opportunities for professional and personal development
• Surventis stands for diversity - we are proud of our Coatings employee networks WomenInCoatings, Color Pride and CultiConnect
• The feedback culture is firmly integrated into our corporate culture, e.g. through regular employee surveys and management feedback
• At our location in Münster, we have our own fitness studio "Freizeit" with a physiotherapy practice, permanently employed company doctors, a company restaurant "Auszeit" including a café bar, a bilingual company daycare center "LackiKids" and a vacation program "LackiKids on Tour".

About Us

Learn more about our company here.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.