Manager, Legal Operations and Services

Lonza Group Ltd.; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a Manager, Legal Operations and Services to lead North American legal operations, improve processes, and manage resources. The role focuses on budgeting, strategic initiatives, and collaboration with internal teams and outside counsel.

The position offers a hybrid work model with a full-time base salary in a typical range for the US market and a focus on leveraging AI tools and legal tech to enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an in-house legal or similar environment.
• Strong financial and operational management skills, including budgeting and reporting.
• Confidence with legal technologies and a willingness to learn new tools including AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal operations across North America, improving processes and resource management.
• Drive legal technology initiatives, including matter management systems, legal holds, AI tools, and e-signature platforms.
• Manage and develop a small team of paralegals, supporting performance and career growth.
• Oversee confidentiality agreements (CDAs) and corporate governance activities across North American entities.
• Manage budgets, including forecasting, tracking spend, and optimizing legal resources.
• Coordinate outside counsel, including engagement, fee planning, and performance analysis.
• Support strategic and sensitive projects, including mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Financial management

Operational management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Tools

Matter management

E-signature

AI tools

Legal tech

Job description

Manager, Legal Operations and Services

Location: Morristown, NJ (Hybrid) Join Lonza’s North American Legal team and help shape how we operate, innovate, and deliver legal services. In this role, you will drive efficiency, lead key initiatives, and support strategic priorities.

What you will get:

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $105,000 – $130,000.

• Performance-related bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching plan
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid time off (PTO)

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Lead legal operations across North America, improving processes and how the team manages resources
• Drive legal technology initiatives, including matter management systems, legal holds, AI tools, and e-signature platforms
• Manage and develop a small team of paralegals, supporting performance and career growth
• Oversee confidentiality agreements (CDAs) and corporate governance activities across North American entities
• Manage budgets, including forecasting, tracking spend, and optimizing legal resources
• Coordinate outside counsel, including engagement, fee planning, and performance analysis
• Support strategic and sensitive projects, including mergers and acquisitions

What we are looking for:

• Significant experience in an in-house legal or similar environment
• Strong financial and operational management skills, including budgeting and reporting
• Confidence using legal technologies, with interest in learning new tools, including AI solutions
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with internal teams and external partners
• Proven leadership and team development experience
• High level of integrity, discretion, and sound professional judgment

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.

Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together.

Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.

At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.