General Counsel - OPEX - Legal Operations Manager
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Location: Jacksonville, FL 32210
Description:
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Legal Operations Manager
The Legal Operations Manager oversees and manages critical processes that are essential to theLegal and Compliance Department, supporting Cadre'sUS entitiesand its affiliates
People Relationships and Leadership:
Reports directly to the Vice President, Legal & Compliance
Manages 0-5 direct reports
Oversee the operational and administrative aspects, reporting components, databases, SharePoint sites, company required reporting, and legal SOPs, as well as the creation and maintenance of legal agreements and amendments, to include consulting, supplier, MNDA, CDA, site and master services.
Responsible for managing data from legal entities and subcontractors that the Legal department support and ensuring the ability to track and report. In addition, is responsible for the preparation and entering of the budget and will work closely to review and process necessary agreements.
Accountable for ensuring continuous cycles of improvement that enable collaboration and drive more efficient ways of working.
Essential Job Functions:
Required Experience:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):
Why work at Safariland?
At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.
Eligible employees are offered:
The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.
All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.
Legal Operations Manager
The Legal Operations Manager oversees and manages critical processes that are essential to theLegal and Compliance Department, supporting Cadre'sUS entitiesand its affiliates
People Relationships and Leadership:
Reports directly to the Vice President, Legal & Compliance
Manages 0-5 direct reports
Oversee the operational and administrative aspects, reporting components, databases, SharePoint sites, company required reporting, and legal SOPs, as well as the creation and maintenance of legal agreements and amendments, to include consulting, supplier, MNDA, CDA, site and master services.
Responsible for managing data from legal entities and subcontractors that the Legal department support and ensuring the ability to track and report. In addition, is responsible for the preparation and entering of the budget and will work closely to review and process necessary agreements.
Accountable for ensuring continuous cycles of improvement that enable collaboration and drive more efficient ways of working.
Essential Job Functions:
- File annual reports for all entities in each state, and Canada, registered to do business in
- Oversee vendor credentialing certificate process, and ensure necessary certifications are up-to-date
- Partner with cross-functional teams in support of all company contracting
- Maintain, distribute and manage all legal notices. i.e. garnishments, subpoenas, litigation
- Maintain database through CT Corporation
- Manage litigation cases, including
- Partnering with Local Counsel in case management
- Case Tracking
- Prepare court fillings, to include drafting and filings for pleadings - complaints, motions, orders
- Prepare and maintain Discovery, Depositions
- Preparation for, including Deponent Outline Questions
- Prepare & support exhibits
- Review and provide summary of Testimony
- Prepare Document Production
- Manage third-party vendor compliance line event reports and database for alert line reporting
- Manage meeting materials for Cadre and its subsidiary entities, including
- Boards of Directors Meetings
- Manage and prepare required Shareholder and Boards of Directors resolutions, including member resignations and appointments, officer resignations and appointments, capital
- Infusions/contributions, acquisitions, annual requirements, global policy approval
- Manage and maintain institutional /historical database
- Manage and prepare Compliance Officer appointments
- Manage requests to support requests for Authentication of Corporate Documents through foreign consulates and Department of State.
- Prepare and maintain internal activities internal, including Litigation reports for all active lawsuits
- Oversee the technological aspects of the Legal Department, such as the resources the Legal department uses for archives and matter management
- Manage Legal Network, including network drives and documents, specified access for Legal Department associates, drive capacity
- Oversee records management, including inhouse and offsite storage and retention/destruct schedules
- Support VP, Legal & Compliance, including preparation for meetings, meeting scheduling, event planning, travel requirements
Required Experience:
- Bachelor's degree preferred with a minimum of 7 years' support experience in a legal department, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Experience in operations position, preference for legal background
- Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally & written
- Proven ability and willingness to keep sensitive information confidential
- Computer savvy, with ability to create and maintain databases
- Ability to function with minimal supervision
Why work at Safariland?
At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.
Eligible employees are offered:
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
- Employer paid disability
- Wellness program
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Work life balance
- Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)
The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.
All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.