Legal Operations Portfolio and Product Senior Manager - Apple, Inc. : Job Details

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Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The Legal and Global Security Operations (LGS) team is seeking a Legal Operations Portfolio and Product Senior Manager to tackle the responsibility of driving progress on LGS Operations transformation roadmap initiatives. This role will lead and manage a diverse portfolio of legal operations organizational and technology initiatives, including Matter Management, Workflow Management, and Change Management. This role will be instrumental in driving operational excellence, streamlining processes, and enhancing the overall efficiency of LGS. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of legal technology and its application in the legal industry, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position requires a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead change initiatives, and develop innovative legal technology solutions.

Description

The role requires a deep understanding of legal operations, technology, and behavior to drive strategic programs that improve operational efficiency, promote regulatory compliance, and mitigate risk including but not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Own and manage a diverse portfolio of legal operations initiatives, including matter management, change management, and workflow management.
• Drive the development and implementation of innovative legal technology solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and execute comprehensive product management strategies across legal operations, aligning with the broader business objectives, and lead teams to accomplish them; collaborate cross-functionally to identify and resolve complex technology, org, and strategic challenges.
• Co-develop and lead change initiatives - including training and communication - ensuring smooth transitions, maximizing adoption, and minimizing disruption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve complex legal operations challenges.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of legal operations professionals, with an emphasis on collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to design and shape new and existing solutions and programs.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including legal teams, business units, and IS&T.
• Manage review and selection process of vendors and legal service providers as well as ongoing relationships.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends, measure performance, and inform decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience across Legal Operations with particular emphasis on Matter Management, Workflow Management, and Change Management.
• Proven expertise in process optimization, product development, program management, and technology design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leader with the ability to operate autonomously, optimize an organization, and motivate teams to drive complex strategies.
• Executive presence and ability to identify innovative opportunities, present plans, and influence outcomes.
• Experience using data to measure and optimize.
• Clear and concise verbal and writing skills.
• Comfort with ambiguity.
• Ability to apply non-legal disciplines to legal challenges.
• Advanced degree in law, business administration, or a related field.

Additional Requirements

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $178,900 and $269,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.