(Remote) Legal Operations Manager

3 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Equest Full time
Join Harris as our Legal Operations Manager and become a vital part of a team that values efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement. In this pivotal role, you will enhance the legal department's effectiveness by refining processes, implementing cutting-edge technology solutions, and managing the full lifecycle of contracts.

At Harris, we prioritize a people-first culture where everyone is supported and encouraged to grow. You'll collaborate closely with the General Counsel and other legal professionals in a community-like environment that fosters teamwork and success. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures you'll have access to the resources and opportunities needed to excel in your career.

If you thrive in a supportive, innovative, and growth-oriented setting, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us and be part of Harris' journey to success.

This remote role welcomes candidates anywhere in Canada and the US and will be working in the EST timezone. Up to 5% of travel is required to get together with the team. A passport might be required if travelling across the border.

What your impact will be:
  • Contract Management: Oversee the entire contract lifecycle from triaging requests, assigning work to the appropriate legal staff, facilitating execution, and following up with various team.
  • Legal Analytics: Analyze contracts and legal data to provide insights that support strategic decision-making; Track contract and legal requests from start to finish, provide reporting on response times, volumes, and approvals.
  • Workflow Management: Monitor shared legal inbox and triage requests to the appropriate colleagues.
  • Process Improvement: Develop, implement, and maintain processes and systems to improve the efficiency of the legal department.
  • Technology Management: Identify, implement, and manage legal technology solutions to streamline operations, such as contract management systems, e-billing, and document management systems.
  • Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with external legal service providers, including negotiating rates and managing billing.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze data to provide insights and reports on legal department performance and metrics.
  • Project Management: Manage legal projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Training and Development: Coordinate training and development programs for the legal team to ensure continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the legal team and business objectives.


What we are looking for:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in legal operations, project management, contract management, or a similar role within a legal department or law firm.
  • Strong understanding of legal processes, technology, and best practices.
  • Experience using the MS tools suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint).
  • Experience with full lifecycle contract management.
  • Excellent drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong sense of professional pride and attention to detail.
  • Experience with legal analytics and data-driven decision-making.
  • Understanding of contract law and legal principles.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What would make you stand out:
  • Experience working for a corporate legal team within the software or technology industry.
  • Proficiency in creating and updating SharePoint pages.
  • Certified Legal Operations Professional (CLOP) or similar certification.
  • Bilingual in French or Spanish.

What we can offer:
  • 3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal days
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting from your first day of employment
  • Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs
  • Lifestyle rewards
  • Remote work and more

Salary: 70-90K

About Harris:

Harris is a leading provider of mission critical software to the public sector in North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. ("CSI", symbol CSU on the TSX), Harris has become the cornerstone for CSI's investment in utility, local government, school districts, public safety, and healthcare software verticals. Our success has been realized through investments in our proprietary software and market expertise. This focus, combined with acquiring businesses that build upon or complement our offerings, has helped drive our success. Harris will continue to growth through reinvestment - both in the people and products that we offer and making investments in acquiring new businesses.

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