Legal Operations Specialist

Mercedes-Benz Group • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Work closely with attorneys and business units to provide advanced legal support, manage internal legal operations, and lead or coordinate legal projects. Responsibilities include legal research, process improvement, technology adoption, and project management. The Legal Operations Specialist ensures efficient delivery of legal services, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement within the legal department. Specific job responsibilities may vary depending on legal team priorities and projects.

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.
• Undergraduate Degree
• 4+ years Legal Operations, Paralegal Support, Project Management, Compliance, or Vendor Management experience preferred
• Experience with legal technology platforms (e-billing, matter management, document management)
• Experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Analytical
• Facilitation
• PC
• Presentation
• Problem solving
• Project management.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Must be able to write clearly and concisely in a manner that is readily understandable to a business person and to articulate complex legal issues in a way that an average business person can comprehend
• Strong understanding of legal processes, terminology, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent research skills
• Must be able to locate various laws and regulations and apply them to the company's business
• Attention to detail and demonstrated customer focus
• Team player with ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Law (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal legal department operations, including matter intake, workflow optimization, document management, and knowledge management systems; implement and maintain legal technology platforms (e.g., e-billing, matter management, contract lifecycle management); develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for legal operations.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance legal service delivery, streamline processes, and leverage technology; participate in industry benchmarking and stay current on legal operations trends and best practices.
• Assist with legal department budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking; identify opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies; prepare financial reports and analyses for leadership.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers; coordinate engagement, billing, and performance tracking; review and approve invoices; support vendor selection and onboarding processes.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research
• Draft, review, and manage a wide variety of legal documents, contracts, agreements, and correspondence.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on federal, state, and industry-specific legislation and regulatory developments
• Assist with the implementation and administration of compliance management systems (CMS)
• Support internal and external audits
• Support the filing of regulatory reports and licenses.
• Lead and coordinate legal projects and cross-functional initiatives from inception to completion, including policy implementation and regulatory change management; develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables; track progress and report outcomes to legal leadership.
• Draft, implement, and update legal department policies, procedures, and best practices; ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements; support change management initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for business units on legal processes, compliance requirements, and regulatory changes; serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders on legal operations and project status
• Draft and distribute internal communications and updates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance
• In addition to our vacation time, you'll receive nine (9) additional corporate holidays and six (6) Personal days, which will allow you to celebrate religious holidays or escape to the spa!
• All employees are eligible to participate in the Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program
• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability plus on-site exercise facilities
• Enjoy generous paid Family Leave Programs - Six Weeks for New Parents; Two Days for New Grandparents; as well as Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs - up to $6k per child
• Tuition Assistance Scholar Program - receive up to $5,250/year in vouchers to complete business-related coursework
• Mercedes-Benz Financial Services offers competitive salary, performance-based bonuses and a full suite of benefits including 401(K) with match, generous vacation and personal time, a Mercedes-Benz car program as well as flexible work arrangements.
• Events for Employees
• Discounts for Employees Possible
• Mobile Phone for Employees Possible
• Mobility Offers
• Company Retirement
• Health

What This Job Offers

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