Austin, TX, U.S., 78701 Chicago, IL, U.S., 60654
RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area:
Legal / Compliance
Remuneration:
Exempt
The Director, Legal Operations, will lead the legal operations function for RWECE and, among other things, be responsible for leading strategic projects related to outside counsel engagement, legal technology, project management and process improvement, knowledge management, financial planning, and administrative functions for the RWECE Legal Department. This position reports to the Vice President, Corporate Legal Services and will work in close alignment and cooperation with other members of the Legal Department and members of other shared service business units such as Finance, IT, and HR.
This position will be hybrid 3 days a week in office in either Austin, TX or Chicago, IL.
Role Responsibilities:
Manage the Legal Operations team, including billing and technology professionals
Develop and implement a legal operations strategy, inclusive of designing and implementing standard processes and technology driven solutions, to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Manage and enhance existing legal technology and identify and deploy new tools to enable increased efficiency, collaboration, insights, workflow automation, and compliance management within the Legal Department and its business partners
Manage the Legal Department budget, including preparation of spend projections, monitoring and controlling spend to budget, support budget analysis, and lead all aspects of legal billing
Manage and support e-discovery processes, including providing project management, intake, data analysis, early case assessment, document production, and liaising with third-party vendors
Implement, enhance, and manage outside counsel engagement, including:
Sourcing, negotiating, selecting and managing outside counsel engagements
Lead strategic initiatives regarding outside counsel engagement and law firm management
Manage adherence to, and updates to, billing guidelines
Lead reporting and analyses of legal services spend
Support management of legal practice and operations information to support and enhance effectiveness and efficiency of Legal Department, including:
Manage professional association membership, research tools, and similar
Support enhancements to Legal Department homepage and internal legal team webpage to provide current information about legal operations matters, support tools, and similar
Develop training, policies, and tailored best practices to ensure high adoption of new tools and processes across the Legal Department
Oversee administrative operations of the Legal Department, including managing facilities/office needs of the team, technology needs managed by central RWECE IT, support engagement of temporary support staff, and similar
Represent Legal Operations and/or Legal Department in cross-functional or enterprise-wise initiatives
Job Requirements and Experiences:
Paralegal certificate and/or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school preferred
Minimum of 11 years of experience in legal operations, with at least 3 years experience managing a team
Preference for experience building a legal operations function
Strong expertise in project management, change management, and legal process optimization
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Proven leadership experience managing cross‑functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
Hands‑on experience with legal technology tools
Ability to translate legal business needs into scalable, tech‑enabled solutions
Ability to identify needs and gaps in current processes/technology, propose actionable solutions to same, and implement those solutions
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Ability to multi‑task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self‑starter, goal‑oriented, and strong problem‑solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Is detail‑oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
This position is an office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Pay range:
The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $180,000 - $210,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S. locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short‑term incentives, in addition to salary.
We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area:
Legal / Compliance
Remuneration:
Exempt
The Director, Legal Operations, will lead the legal operations function for RWECE and, among other things, be responsible for leading strategic projects related to outside counsel engagement, legal technology, project management and process improvement, knowledge management, financial planning, and administrative functions for the RWECE Legal Department. This position reports to the Vice President, Corporate Legal Services and will work in close alignment and cooperation with other members of the Legal Department and members of other shared service business units such as Finance, IT, and HR.
This position will be hybrid 3 days a week in office in either Austin, TX or Chicago, IL.
Role Responsibilities:
Manage the Legal Operations team, including billing and technology professionals
Develop and implement a legal operations strategy, inclusive of designing and implementing standard processes and technology driven solutions, to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Manage and enhance existing legal technology and identify and deploy new tools to enable increased efficiency, collaboration, insights, workflow automation, and compliance management within the Legal Department and its business partners
Manage the Legal Department budget, including preparation of spend projections, monitoring and controlling spend to budget, support budget analysis, and lead all aspects of legal billing
Manage and support e-discovery processes, including providing project management, intake, data analysis, early case assessment, document production, and liaising with third-party vendors
Implement, enhance, and manage outside counsel engagement, including:
Sourcing, negotiating, selecting and managing outside counsel engagements
Lead strategic initiatives regarding outside counsel engagement and law firm management
Manage adherence to, and updates to, billing guidelines
Lead reporting and analyses of legal services spend
Support management of legal practice and operations information to support and enhance effectiveness and efficiency of Legal Department, including:
Manage professional association membership, research tools, and similar
Support enhancements to Legal Department homepage and internal legal team webpage to provide current information about legal operations matters, support tools, and similar
Develop training, policies, and tailored best practices to ensure high adoption of new tools and processes across the Legal Department
Oversee administrative operations of the Legal Department, including managing facilities/office needs of the team, technology needs managed by central RWECE IT, support engagement of temporary support staff, and similar
Represent Legal Operations and/or Legal Department in cross-functional or enterprise-wise initiatives
Job Requirements and Experiences:
Paralegal certificate and/or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school preferred
Minimum of 11 years of experience in legal operations, with at least 3 years experience managing a team
Preference for experience building a legal operations function
Strong expertise in project management, change management, and legal process optimization
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Proven leadership experience managing cross‑functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
Hands‑on experience with legal technology tools
Ability to translate legal business needs into scalable, tech‑enabled solutions
Ability to identify needs and gaps in current processes/technology, propose actionable solutions to same, and implement those solutions
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Ability to multi‑task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self‑starter, goal‑oriented, and strong problem‑solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Is detail‑oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
This position is an office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Pay range:
The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $180,000 - $210,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S. locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short‑term incentives, in addition to salary.
We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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