Sr. Legal Operations Manager -Enterprise Functions

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Send an email to Accessibility (careers@truist.com?subject=Accommodation%20request)(accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).Regular or Temporary:RegularLanguage Fluency: English (Required)Work Shift:1st shift (United States of America)Please review the following job description:Senior Legal Operations Manager will steer, lead, and implement initiatives, processes, and enhancements for Truist’s Legal Department with respect to key enterprise functions, including risk management, finance, change management, project management, and Truist’s policy program. The role will lead a team that drives clarity, sustainability, efficiency, and effectiveness in aligning the Legal Department with various broader organizational priorities and initiatives and risk mitigation. The role will develop strategies and programs to provide effective financial reporting, optimize external and internal spend, strengthen processes, lead key initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal operations, excellent organizational skills, and the ability build and lead high-performing teams.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFollowing is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.• Lead a team of highly qualified professionals to deliver and execute best-in-class services and processes to the Legal Department in the areas of risk, finance, project management and change management.• Develop or facilitate compliance programs and risk mitigation strategies and processes for the Legal Department. Facilitate drafting, review, training, and implementation of internal policies and regulatory requirements.• Manage the Legal Department’s financial analyst, with related functions including forecasting, expense management, and reporting on financial performance.• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements within the Legal Department.• Develop and implement programs and team support for key initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Legal Department.• Collaborate with other Truist teams in areas such as Risk, Compliance, Policy [need official names], Change Management and Finance.• Provide effective oversight and direction to team managing key legal projects.• Provide direction, management, and monitoring of project progress, resolve issues, and communicate updates to stakeholders.• Analyze data to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.• Lead and mentor a team of legal operations professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.• Support the recruitment and onboarding of new team members as needed.QUALIFICATIONSRequired Qualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, or a related field• 5+ years of experience in legal operations or working in corporate or law firm management role.• Proven experience managing budgets and financial processes in a legal or corporate environment.• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team of highly motivated professionals.• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and people simultaneously.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior legal professionals, senior executives, vendors, and other stakeholders.• Proficient in understanding legal operations software, and workflows.• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.• Executive presence and ability to serve as the primary Legal Department representative in cross-enterprise initiatives.• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Preferred Qualifications:• MBA or JD is a plus• Experience in compliance and risk managementGeneral Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site (https://benefits.truist.com/). Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.EEO is the Law (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf)Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)