Associate Director Legal Operations Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49503 Morristown, NJ, US, 07960 At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, ACO®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging. Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to a blended-branded business to win in self-care. Description Overview This is a new role to deliver efficiency, coordination and consistency in the delivery of the 90 strong global Legal organization. This position reports directly to the General Counsel and is a senior-level position. The position is responsible for establishing the systems, tools and processes to manage the function as it evolves. It is also responsible for implementing and managing a systematic repeatable contracting process for the function. It is anticipated that this role will self-fund itself through year-on-year efficiencies in the internal and external costs of the function. The candidate selected to fill this role will be based at our North American Headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan or our Morristown, New Jersey office. Scope of the Role Establish and manage legal department policies and procedures to enhance productivity. Manage the budget for the Legal department including tracking legal expenses and finding ways to reduce costs. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure legal services are delivered efficiently. Manage legal vendors and monitor the quality of their services. Implement technology solutions for document storage, retrieval, and management. Coordinate legal training for Legal and other business units and manage legal awareness programs. Develop an end-to-end contract support program in conjunction with other stakeholders within Legal and Procurement. Prepare, monitor, and track Legal department objectives. Create metrics and trends on key data points aligned to the General Counsel’s key objectives. Experience Required Typically these skills are obtained with a minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a business/operations manager in an in-house corporate legal department including experience with technology trends along with a Bachelor’s degree. Analytical and research abilities: excellent analytical skills to analyze proposed legislation, regulations, and policy initiatives. Strong attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex information are valuable assets. Communication: exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential. Industry knowledge: familiarity with the industry or sector. Prior experience with regulatory compliance technologies is a plus. Candidate must have exceptional financial acumen and problem-solving skills. Candidate must be able to operate autonomously while being a team player. Benefits We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo. Hybrid Working Approach We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles. We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) Thank you. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. Our full Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement is available on our main career site in English and Spanish and will be provided in other accessible forms for persons with disabilities. #DIV #weareperrigo Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids
