(Senior) Legal Operations Manager (m/f/d) - REF82229V

Continental; Hannover; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Continental is seeking a (Senior) Legal Operations Manager to enhance the efficiency of its legal department in Hannover. The role involves leading projects, optimizing legal operations, and collaborating with teams while requiring strong communication skills and a relevant Master's degree. Flexibility in working conditions and numerous perks are offered to enhance employee satisfaction.

Leistungen

Individual development planning

Work from home up to 2 days a week

Employee discounts

Health insurance

30 days of vacation

Canteen on-site

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in legal operations or related field, preferably in corporate legal department.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data.
• Knowledge of legal industry trends and technology.

Aufgaben

• Leading and managing strategic global legal projects.
• Optimizing legal spend and managing outside counsel relationships.
• Implementing and maintaining legal technology solutions.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Business, Law, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

(Senior) Legal Operations Manager (m/f/d) - REF82229V

We are seeking a (Senior) Legal Operations Manager (m/f/diverse) to join our dynamic legal team in Hannover, within the Tires sector. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of our legal department's operations, leveraging your expertise in legal processes, technology, and project management.

No direct experience in Legal Operations? No problem! We welcome applicants from diverse professional backgrounds – whether you come from consulting, project management, finance, or another field. What matters most to us is your drive to make a difference, your affinity for numbers, your strong communication and negotiation skills, and your ability to lead projects and inspire others.

Your tasks will include:

• Leading and managing strategic global legal projects that support the organization's global objectives
• Optimizing legal spend and managing outside counsel relationships and billing
• Developing and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs) for the global legal department
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline legal processes and reduce risks
• Implementing and maintaining legal technology solutions to improve workflow efficiency
• Staying current with legal operations best practices and emerging technologies
• Collaborating with senior leadership to identify and mitigate legal risks
• Maximizing efficiency through the strategic deployment of technology solutions, such as collaboration tools, workflow automation, and Business Intelligence

Your profile

• Master's degree in Business, Law, or a related field (background in Law is not mandatory) or comparable qualification
• Proven experience in legal operations or a related field, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm
• Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of legal industry trends and best practices
• Understanding of the legal technology landscape and its applications
• Legal Operations certification (e.g., CLOC) is a plus
• Business fluent English and German language skills (written and spoken)
• International experience and understanding of different cultures

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Still unsure if this role is the right fit for you? Feel free to reach out for a short alignment. We’re happy to clarify the role and explore how your background could be a great match!

Our offer

• Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets
• Work from home up to 2 days a week (unless workshops etc. require physical presence)
• Option to work from other EU countries up to 40 days per year
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Employee discounts
• Company/tariff pension plan
• Health insurance
• Assistance with child-care
• Canteen on-site
• On-site physicians
• Sabbatical option

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About us

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility. Founded in 1871, the company offers safe, efficient, and innovative solutions for vehicles, machines, and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries.

The Tires sector specializes in tire technology, digital tire monitoring, and related services, contributing to safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly mobility.