Legal Operations Analyst

Rockwell Automation • Mayfield Heights, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! Job Description We are looking for a Legal Operations Analyst to join our Legal Operations team in the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The Legal Operations team guides the continued success of the Legal Department through enabling our People, Processes, and Technology. You will help guide the legal team's priorities, coordinating operating strategies and taking ownership and responsibility for implementing, supporting and enforcing the use of solutions and technology that address the legal team's needs. You will assist with vendor set-up and management, and with budget management within OGC. You will report to our General Counsel, Commercial Law and work a hybrid schedule in either Milwaukee, WI, or Mayfield Heights, OH, with required days in the office per week including Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursday subject to change based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience implementing matter management and e-billing systems for in-house legal departments.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or similar reporting or data visualization software.
• Experience with budget forecast and management

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic planning for the department including identifying and using tools to facilitate the goal setting process, collaborating on goal development and the metrics to evaluate progress toward those goals.
• Create a project management center of excellence within the legal team by leading important projects and developing project management expertise throughout the legal team.
• Manage a variety of projects within the legal team designed to increase collaboration and efficiency.
• Develop and promote important legal team administration policies and procedures to ensure consistent practices across the legal team.
• In collaboration with others on the legal team team, improve the use of systems and technology, allowing for internal efficiencies and resulting cost control.
• Help with daily department operations issues including anything from floor space, office needs, equipment needs to workflow management.
• Be the OGC's primary liaison with our finance and accounting department assisting the Vice President, Law with OGC budget management.
• Coordinate with the OGC leadership team to ensure agreement on budget processes and management. Activities will include annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, working with finance on accruals and reserves, and measuring performance against budgets.
• Use information management tools (e.g., matter management and e-billing systems) to communicate financial information both within and outside the OGC.
• Respond to requests for information from internal and external auditors.
• Maintain and report historical financial information to help identify problem areas or trends and opportunities allowing for more informed decision-making and case management.
• Develop common practices for managing important legal vendors to ensure good contract management practices are in place.
• Develop vendor assessment tools, identify and address vendor relationship issues, and develop strategies for using and maintaining solid vendor relationships.
• In collaboration with the legal team, oversee the outside counsel management process including adding firms, rate changes and billing, develop and enforce outside counsel guidelines and implement cost control programs.

Benefits

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees