About the Role
We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Legal Operations Manager to lead our CLO Operations team while building the strategy and creating new innovations. In doing so, you'll work closely with colleagues from across Uber to build effective tools and processes for managing the operational needs of the Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”) Organization (Legal, Compliance, and Security), including contract lifecycle management, document management, legal matter management, outside counsel billing and engagements, and external spend controls.
If you are naturally curious, are an expert problem solver, and are data-driven, we’d love to hear from you. And, if you love setting a vision and solving problems around the world from 30,000 feet as well as diving deep into the details, we have the opportunity you've been looking for!
What You’ll Do
- Manage a team to develop and execute the strategy for CLO Operations, with emphasis on tech tooling, data-driven approaches, vendor engagements, and cost-efficiency.
- Be involved in the design, planning, launch, and improvement of new tools and vendor integrations on a global scale.
- Oversee all aspects of law firm management, including implementation of outside counsel guidelines and timely collection and processing of accruals, budgets, and invoices.
- Manage Uber’s Preferred Counsel Program to ensure advances in financial performance, attorney diversity, and quality of service.
- Collaborate with internal partners in the US and internationally to evaluate priority needs and to develop creative solutions for emerging operational demands.
- Track progress, resolve dependencies, evaluate risks, and communicate status to executive level stakeholders.
- Interface with tech and business professionals to estimate work efforts and manage program resources.
- Manage budget and headcount planning and monitoring with the aim to ensure that the CLO organization hits all targets.
- Support the CLO Office and CLO Chief of Staff on ad hoc projects.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of eight (8) years experience in operations, with a preference for experience with an in-house legal team at a rapidly growing company.
Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Strong strategic mindset, with the ability to set direction and outline key outcomes.
- Solid track record of managing a diverse team of operations professionals.
- Understanding of finance operations (invoicing, budget management, and headcount planning).
- Organization and diligence, with outstanding oral and written communication skills, especially with executive audiences.
- Strong influencing skills, with a reputation for getting things done optimally.
- Experience with DocuSign CLM, SimpleLegal, Oracle, Tableau, Salesforce, and Excel.
- Embody the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability.
- Enthusiasm for Uber!
For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $156,000 per year - $173,000 per year.
For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $173,000 per year - $192,000 per year.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $173,000 per year - $192,000 per year.
For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $173,000 per year - $192,000 per year.
For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
At Uber, we reimagine the way the world moves for the better. The idea was born on a snowy night in Paris in 2008, and ever since then, our DNA of reimagination and reinvention carries on. We’ve grown into a global platform moving people and things in ever-expanding ways, taking on big problems to help drivers, riders, delivery partners, and eaters make movement happen at the push of a button for everyone, everywhere.
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s move the world forward, together.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
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