About this role
<p><strong>Auto req ID: 48365 <br>Title: Legal Operations Lead <br>Job Function: Legal <br>Location: JUNEAU<br>Workplace Category:Onsite <br>Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company <br>Full or Part-Time: Full Time <br>Shift: SHIFT1 </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?</p> <p> </p> <p>Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park—a welcoming greenspace open to all. Join our team as a Lead Legal Operations.</p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">The Legal Operations Lead will have responsibility in the following primary areas: (i) legal technology and systems, (ii) process improvement, (iii) knowledge and matter management systems, (iv) vendor and financial management, and (v) metrics and reporting for the Legal Department. The individual in this role must have excellent time management, project management, and communication skills to ensure the individual is able to effectively manage competing priorities and can drive complex projects involving stakeholders from all levels to completion. The ideal candidate will have: (i) extensive experience with legal billing and legal case management software, (ii) experience leading RFPs, negotiating fee arrangements, and monitoring vendor performance, (iii) expertise with defining and tracking key performance indications (KPIs) for legal operations. </span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Legal Technology & Systems</strong></span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Evaluate, implement, and manage legal tech tools (e.g., e-billing, matter management, contract lifecycle management).</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Lead system integrations and ensure user adoption across the legal team.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Maintain data integrity and reporting capabilities.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Process Improvement & Project Management</strong></span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Identify and implement process improvements to streamline legal operations.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Lead cross-functional projects and change management initiatives.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Develop and enforce best practices and standard operating procedures. </span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Knowledge and Matter Management</strong></span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Oversee knowledge management systems to ensure effective information sharing.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Develop strategies for capturing institutional knowledge and legal precedents.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support matter intake and tracking processes.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Vendor and Financial Management</strong></span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Lead RFPs, negotiate fee arrangements, and monitor vendor performance.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Collaborate with Finance to manage legal budgets and track spend.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Metrics and Reporting</strong></span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for legal operations.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Provide regular reports and insights to legal leadership.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Use data to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><div>High School Diploma or Equivalent Required</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education Specifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree Preferred</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Experience Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience</li> <li>Legal operations-related experience</li> <li>Works independently with guidance in only the most complex situations</li> <li>Proven ability to prioritize, organize, and implement multiple complex projects</li> <li>Critically evaluate information from multiple sources, ask questions, and reconcile differences to deliver effective guidance</li> <li>An ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and lead several projects in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment</li> <li>The ability to lead and work well in a team environment</li> <li>A high level of integrity, excellent judgment, critical thinking skills, and the ability to identify all relevant issues</li> <li>Excellent decision-making and critical thinking skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills (including good listening skills)</li> <li>Self-motivated with an unwavering commitment to excellence, accuracy, and quality</li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <p>The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.</p> <p> </p> <p>We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson <a href="https://investor.harley-davidson.com/our-strategy/default.aspx?xd_co_f=ZDVhMGRlOTYtMWJlZi00YzYzLTgzMDktYzhjMDgzNTVmNDA3">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Direct Reports: No <br>Travel Required: 0 - 10% <br><strong>Pay Range: 122,200 - 189,400</strong></strong> <br><strong>Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer <br>Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)</strong></p>