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An opportunity has arisen for a graduate to join GE Vernova’s Legal Operations team on a fixed term contract supporting its Chief Legal Operations Counsel (CLOC”).
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a graduate to join GE Vernova’s Legal Operations team on a fixed term contract supporting its Chief Legal Operations Counsel (CLOC”). The successful applicant will report directly to and work closely with the CLOC and will be part of the Legal Operations team. The role will also engage regularly with other members of the Legal Operations team, in-house lawyers, panel law firms and professionals across GE Vernova’s Law & Policy function and partner functions including Sourcing, Technology and Finance. GE Vernova is a newly listed entity this is an opportunity to join a new and evolving global organization in the rapidly changing and growing Energy sector.
The Legal Operations team in GE Vernova is also newly formed, and this represents an opportunity to join the team as it builds out new and enhance existing functional operating processes and tools to support the effective operations of GE Vernova’s Legal department. This position may suit a newly qualified solicitor looking to enhance their legal operations and functional management experience as well aspiring solicitors seeking qualifying work experience to support completion of a period of recognized training as mandated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The CLOC is based in Hammersmith but hybrid working will apply to this role.
Essential responsibilities
The Legal Operations ManagerCounsel will have the following responsibilities
- Support the CLOC in the day-to-day operational services delivered to the GE Vernova Law & Policy function including but not limited to training programs, knowledge services and information management as well as maintenance of the functional intranet portal.
- Develop a working knowledge of the operational processes required for administration of legal matters from engagement of panel law firms through to enterprise matter management system entry and analysis and payment.
- Support the CLOC in setting up, managing, and reporting functional initiatives and priorities of GE Vernova Law & Policy and of the Legal Operations team.
- Support to the CLOC in developing and implementing Lean working and identifying innovative ways to problemsolve
- Support the CLOC in the management of GE Vernova Law Policy external spend including
- support for drafting negotiation and documentation of outsourcing agreements
- recording and reporting spend
- utilization of online payment and matter administration systems
Qualifications and requirements
- Honors Degree with a respected University having obtained at least a 21 class degree
- Experience working in a law firm or legal department of a large organisation including other professional services organisations (such as accountancy or Management Consultancy) would be an advantage.
- Sound level of computer literacy (not only Word, PowerPoint and Excel but also experience of, or aptitude for, working with management systems, integrated communication platforms, self managed intranet sites). Training courses are available for a suitable candidate to develop their experience if the right aptitude is shown.
Who we are looking for
- Hardworking and enthusiastic team player
- Ability to grasp tasks quickly and work autonomously once instructed
- Excellent attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and high level of initiative
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences Strong research and organisational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritise
- High degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills
- Capability to work within a fastpaced environment and meet deadlines
- Proactive approach and ability to demonstrate initiative
- Fluent in English
Depending on the above you may want to add or other professional services organisations such as accountancy or Management Consultancy.
