Legal Operations Manager, International Consumer Goods Group

We are seeking an experienced Legal Operations Manager for an international consumer goods group with its European headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and enhancing the operational infrastructure of the legal function. Key responsibilities will include leading the implementation of a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, developing and establishing policies and procedures for the legal department, overseeing matter management and e-billing platforms, and evaluating and implementing AI-powered legal technology solutions. The role reports directly to the General Counsel. Fluency in both English and French is essential.RESPONSIBILITIESLead the selection, configuration and roll out of a CLM system across legal and business users, including template and clause libraries, approval workflows, repository migration and reporting, and own the system after go live.Administer and develop the matter management and e-billing platforms: outside counsel onboarding, billing guidelines, invoice review, accruals and budget tracking, and spend and matter reporting for the General Counsel.Design, document and roll out the legal function’s policies and procedures (intake and triage, signature and delegation rules, outside counsel engagement, document retention, templates and playbooks) and train the legal team and business stakeholders.Evaluate, pilot and implement AI assisted legal tools for contract review, research, knowledge management and workflow automation, in coordination with IT, information security and data protection; measure results and build the business case for further investment.Help run the day-to-day legal operations: legal budget and forecasting, outside counsel panel and rate management, vendor management, KPIs and dashboards, knowledge management and onboarding.Act as the bridge between Legal, Finance, Procurement and IT, lead cross functional projects to agreed timelines and budgets, and drive adoption across a multilingual, multi country organisation.Offer legal advisory support in contractual and corporate legal mattersQUALIFICATIONS8+ years of experience, in legal operations and in-house legal practiceDemonstrated end to end implementation of a CLM system and hands on administration of matter management and e-billing platformsGood understanding of the legal technology market and of generative AI tools for legal work, including vendor evaluation, pilots and data protection requirementsStrong project and change management skills, comfortable with data, reporting and process design; familiarity with legal operations frameworks (for example CLOC) is a plusExperience in commercial contracting and corporate legal practice areasLaw degree and legal practice experience requiredFluency in English and FrenchBased in or willing to relocate to the Lausanne areaABOUT INTERIM LEGALInterim Legal is a trusted Alternative Legal Services Provider (ALSP) based in Zurich, Switzerland. We help legal departments modernize their operating model while keeping the human element at its center. Specializing in various practice areas, our solutions encompass commercial and corporate law, healthcare and life sciences, financial services, technology, and compliance.WHAT WE OFFER:A workplace that champions diversity and inclusivityOpportunities for continuous growthExposure to a network of legal compliance professionals and thought leaders in the legal industryA competitive salary range that reflects your experience and Swiss market standardsInterim Legal is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating an equitable workplace and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We believe in nurturing talent and are committed to the professional success of our team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr