Senior Analyst, Legal Operations

The ODP Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Analyst in Legal Operations, where you'll streamline legal vendor management and enhance budgeting processes. This remote role offers the chance to collaborate with legal teams globally, driving efficiency and cost savings while supporting critical financial operations. You'll be instrumental in managing relationships with law firms and vendors, implementing innovative solutions, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. If you're passionate about legal efficiency and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and excel in your career.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Recognition & Rewards Programs

Short & Long-Term Disability

Flu Shots

Charitable Giving Programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in legal operations or related field.
• Technological aptitude with knowledge management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal vendor relationships and budgeting processes.
• Develop and implement legal department financial procedures.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Records Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Oracle MyCloud

Legal Tracker

CorpPlan

AI

Job description

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Senior Analyst, Legal Operations (Remote)

Location: 6600 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL, United States
Date Posted: Apr 17, 2025
Requisition Number: 94176

The Sr. Analyst, Legal Operations is responsible for executing on our goal to drive efficient law firm and vendor management to reduce legal spend, while improving quality, value and forecasting of legal spend. Your primary roles will be to provide operational support to the Legal team and their law firms globally and to manage, and act as the liaison, between the Legal team, Finance and law firms on budgeting, forecasting and billing matters. You will also be responsible for driving improvements in e-billing and budgeting and forecasting processes. You will work closely with the Legal team leadership, building a strong, professional relationship and support them on law firm and third-party vendor pricing negotiations, reports and metrics. You will be an active member and contributor to the Operations team, and support other Operations’ team members on other projects, where necessary.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Recommend and implement initiatives to assist in strategic selection and ongoing evaluation of outside counsel and legal vendors, including developing performance assessment tools, and benchmarking performance, rates and other engagement terms.
• Manage logistics and analysis for outside counsel and legal vendor RFPs, as requested
• Offer analysis and recommendations in respect to alternative fee structures and standardized billing systems.
• Help develop, implement and improve Legal Department financial and administrative business processes and procedures for internal efficiencies, cost containment and performance to goals/objectives. Help identify spending trends, potential cost savings and efficiency opportunities. Supervise and guide legal billing, including rate approvals, invoice review, and payment.
• Support Legal Department knowledge management, working with legal professionals to develop and maintain database including standard forms, and internal memoranda on substantive practice issues and Legal Department process.
• Serve as liaison with Information Technology and recommend/manage implementation and integration of technology solutions, particularly as they apply to legal research, knowledge management, billing and outside counsel/legal vendor management. Assess effectiveness of existing technology systems and future technology needs for the Legal function. Coordinate and manage relationship with IT.
• Coordinate and support legal records management activities including, but not limited to, serving as a records custodian as needed by maintaining accurate and organized records, ensuring proper retention and secure storage of legal documents in accordance with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Develop/manage department onboarding process; coordinating/improving continuing education and other training and development programs; helping to plan departmental presentations, meetings and events; managing facilities and equipment requirements and special projects as needed,

Education and Experience:

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Area of Study: Business major or paralegal certification
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in related field
• Type of Experience: Project Management, Financial Analysis, Records
• Special Certifications: Six Sigma
• Technological aptitude and ability to learn new technologies or systems; experience with knowledge management and legal e-billing systems preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite of products, particularly Excel
• Oracle MyCloud
• Legal Tracker
• CorpPlan
• AI
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Proven leadership, teamwork, and collaboration in professional setting; inclusive approach and respect for all levels of employees.
  • Understands legal and law firm financials, metrics and analytics.
  • Management, prioritization, planning and organizational skills are required.
  • An understanding of basic principles of finance, project management, and process design, with excellent analytical capabilities to support financial planning and budget management are also required.
• Personal Attributes & Other/Preferred:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience reporting to and effectively interacting with senior leadership
  • Strong sense of integrity; adheres to highest professional and ethical standards; unfailing ability to maintain confidentiality

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About The ODP Corporation: The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: The salary range for this role is $57,600/year to $90,000/year, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! You will be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions. For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button.

How to Apply:Click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the submit button.

Application Deadline: The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

At The ODP Corporation, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here’s a look into what we offer:

Physical:

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drugs
• Vision Insurance
• Flu shots

Emotional:

• Support Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life:

• Location Events & Activities
• Recognition & Rewards Programs
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Holidays (as applicable by business unit)
• Paid Time Off (Full-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 128 hours on a prorated basis in their first year of employment)
• 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
• Savings Plan Employer Match
• HSA Employer Match
• Discount Center
• Employee & Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short & Long-Term Disability

Community:

• Charitable Giving
• Associate Resource Groups focused on Diversity and Inclusion

At The ODP Corporation, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here’s a look into what we offer:

Emotional:

• Employee Assistance Programs

Community:

• Associate Resource Groups focused on Diversity and Inclusion

Physical:

• Flu Shots

Work-Life:

• Part-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 24 hours of paid time off on a prorated basis after their first year of employment

The Sr. Analyst, Legal Operations is responsible for executing on our goal to drive efficient law firm and vendor management to reduce legal spend, while improving quality, value and forecasting of legal spend. Your primary roles will be to provide operational support to the Legal team and their law firms globally and to manage, and act as the liaison, between the Legal team, Finance and law firms on budgeting, forecasting and billing matters. You will also be responsible for driving improvements in e-billing and budgeting and forecasting processes. You will work closely with the Legal team leadership, building a strong, professional relationship and support them on law firm and third-party vendor pricing negotiations, reports and metrics. You will be an active member and contributor to the Operations team, and support other Operations’ team members on other projects, where necessary.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Recommend and implement initiatives to assist in strategic selection and ongoing evaluation of outside counsel and legal vendors, including developing performance assessment tools, and benchmarking performance, rates and other engagement terms.
• Manage logistics and analysis for outside counsel and legal vendor RFPs, as requested
• Offer analysis and recommendations in respect to alternative fee structures and standardized billing systems.
• Help develop, implement and improve Legal Department financial and administrative business processes and procedures for internal efficiencies, cost containment and performance to goals/objectives. Help identify spending trends, potential cost savings and efficiency opportunities. Supervise and guide legal billing, including rate approvals, invoice review, and payment.
• Support Legal Department knowledge management, working with legal professionals to develop and maintain database including standard forms, and internal memoranda on substantive practice issues and Legal Department process.
• Serve as liaison with Information Technology and recommend/manage implementation and integration of technology solutions, particularly as they apply to legal research, knowledge management, billing and outside counsel/legal vendor management. Assess effectiveness of existing technology systems and future technology needs for the Legal function. Coordinate and manage relationship with IT.
• Coordinate and support legal records management activities including, but not limited to, serving as a records custodian as needed by maintaining accurate and organized records, ensuring proper retention and secure storage of legal documents in accordance with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Develop/manage department onboarding process; coordinating/improving continuing education and other training and development programs; helping to plan departmental presentations, meetings and events; managing facilities and equipment requirements and special projects as needed,

Education and Experience:

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Area of Study: Business major or paralegal certification
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in related field
• Type of Experience: Project Management, Financial Analysis, Records
• Special Certifications: Six Sigma
• Technological aptitude and ability to learn new technologies or systems; experience with knowledge management and legal e-billing systems preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite of products, particularly Excel
• Oracle MyCloud
• Legal Tracker
• CorpPlan
• AI
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Proven leadership, teamwork, and collaboration in professional setting; inclusive approach and respect for all levels of employees.
  • Understands legal and law firm financials, metrics and analytics.
  • Management, prioritization, planning and organizational skills are required.
  • An understanding of basic principles of finance, project management, and process design, with excellent analytical capabilities to support financial planning and budget management are also required.
• Personal Attributes & Other/Preferred:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience reporting to and effectively interacting with senior leadership
  • Strong sense of integrity; adheres to highest professional and ethical standards; unfailing ability to maintain confidentiality

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About The ODP Corporation: The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: The salary range for this role is $57,600/year to $90,000/year, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! You will be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions. For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button.

How to Apply:Click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the submit button.

Application Deadline: The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

At The ODP Corporation, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here’s a look into what we offer:

Physical:

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drugs
• Vision Insurance
• Flu shots

Emotional:

• Support Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life:

• Location Events & Activities
• Recognition & Rewards Programs
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Holidays (as applicable by business unit)
• Paid Time Off (Full-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 128 hours on a prorated basis in their first year of employment)
• 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
• Savings Plan Employer Match
• HSA Employer Match
• Discount Center
• Employee & Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short & Long-Term Disability

Community:

• Charitable Giving
• Associate Resource Groups focused on Diversity and Inclusion

At The ODP Corporation, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here’s a look into what we offer:

Emotional:

• Employee Assistance Programs

Community:

• Associate Resource Groups focused on Diversity and Inclusion

Physical:

• Flu Shots

Work-Life:

• Part-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 24 hours of paid time off on a prorated basis after their first year of employment