Legal Operations Manager

About this role

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Job Function: Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function: Legal Support Services

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Legal Operations   Manager ,   located   in Raynham, MA.  

The Legal Operations   Manager   supports the   DePuy Synthes   Legal   O rganization by   managing systems,   data   and software applications to execute core functions, including outside vendor relationships and payment s, matter ,   knowledge and training management , contracting systems and archives,   departmental communications,   litigation support tools,   and budgeting .    This role would support efforts of the General Counsel to   improv e   operational efficiency, enabl e   data ‑ driven   decision ‑ making ,   manage outside counsel and vendor costs,   and   optimize   technological tools, including the use of   AI applications and support special projects . This role plays a critical part in   enabling   the success of the Legal Organization by   permitting   Legal teams   to   focus on strategic,   high ‑ value   work   through   streaml in ed   systems , managing legal technology and vendors, and supporting financial and performance   objectives   of the Legal Organization . This is an exciting opportunity to have   broad   impact   on building the infrastructure for the new DePuy   Syntes   Legal   function .  

Key Responsibilities  

• Support   day ‑ to ‑ day   legal operations activities, including matter management, intake processes, payment   systems   and training resources .   •   Assist   with management of legal   spend , budgeting, forecasting, and invoice review in partnership with Finance.   • Support implementation and ongoing use of legal technology tools (e.g., matter management, e‑billing, contract lifecycle systems)   volume .   •   Coordinate with   and oversee   outside counsel   and   other   vendors, including onboarding, performance tracking, and compliance with billing guidelines.   • Develop and   maintain   dashboards   and   metrics   on Legal Organization operations as requested     •   Support process improvement initiatives to   optimize   legal output, including use of alternat e legal service providers, right   shoring   and use of   technology,   including     through   automated   legal services   or artific i al intelligence .   •   Assist   with development and maintenance of   Legal Organization   policies.  

Qualifications  

Education  

• Bachelor’s degree   required   (Business   Administration , Legal Studies, Finance, Operations, or related field preferred).  

Experience and Skills  

Required:   • 6-8 years of experience supporting Legal operations, Legal departments, or   other similar   professional services operations.   • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.   • Experience working with data, reports, and metrics to support operational decision‑making.  

•   Proficiency   with common business tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and comfort learning new systems.   • Strong written and verbal communication skills.   • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.  

Preferred:   • Experience with legal matter management, e‑billing, or contract lifecycle management systems.   • Experience supporting outside counsel management and legal spend analytics.   •   Experience with soliciting vendors through RFPs and RFIs.   • Experience driving or supporting process improvement initiatives.   • Familiarity   or experience   with project management methodologies or tools.  

Other:   • Certifications: Legal Operations or Project Management certifications preferred but not   required .  

• For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness,   career   and life journey, please visit   www.careers.jnj.com .  

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualif

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