Senior Manager, Legal Operations
Who We Are:
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
Your role on the team: (job description)
- Work at the direction of the Americas CLO and in conjunction with CHO Legal Operations to: Optimize and manage the Americas legal, compliance and insurance budgets (human, financial, and technological resources), ensuring efficient allocation and strict cost control; Develop, formalize, roll out and maintain efficient processes and tools that promote simplification, agility, and high-quality service delivery to internal and external clients; Act as a change leader, supporting capability building across teams and fostering a culture of legal innovation and cross functional collaboration.
- Assist Americas CLO and Legal team and in coordination with CHO Legal Operations to design, update, and harmonize contract and legal templates (commercial and corporate), ensuring accessibility and compliance across all subsidiaries.
- Assist Americas CLO and Legal team and in coordination with CHO Legal Operations to define and execute an ambitious technology roadmap, including the selection and deployment and maintenance of digital tools (CLM, AI, knowledge management, collaborative platforms) to support the transformation of the legal function and maximize team value creation.
- Manage invoices and payment to Department vendors and manage payment of settlements.
- Prepare various reports for senior leadership.
- Administration of Non-Disclosure Agreements, including management of review, revision and execution
- Serve as direct contact with CHO Legal Operations.
- Analyzes Department workflows to identify and propose efficiency improvements, and manages the implementation of process improvement projects
- Operates as administrator for Legal Operations software tools, such as matter management, contract management, legal billing and ESI systems
- Tracks and reports Department KPI’s and other reporting as requested, including dashboard creation and management using Power BI or similar tools.
- Assists Attorneys in drafting, analyzing and negotiating a wide range of contracts and agreements.
What you need: (requirements)
- Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Prior experience within a legal department or at a law firm preferred
- Knowledge of legal entity registrations and business license requirements
- PC literate to include Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook
What you gain from joining our team: (benefits)
- Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
- Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401k match
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- Employee discounts
- Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- Free financial wellness programs
- Daycare discount program
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
- + more!
Join our Team!
- Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.
OR
- Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of legal entity registrations and business license requirements
- PC literacy with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Prior experience within a legal department or at a law firm
GEODIS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible plan design appears available, with multiple medical plan types including HSA-eligible options that can fit different budgets and needs.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A broad set of core benefits is described as available, including health, dental, vision, EAP, 401(k), and PTO, aligning with what many expect from a large employer.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Pay progression is sometimes supported through periodic raise cycles and occasional bonus opportunities, which can provide a path to improving total earnings over time.
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What We Do
GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.
