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Corporate - General Attorney in Cupertino, CA

Apple Inc. Jul 06,2020 Location Cupertino CA
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate - General

Min 15 yrs required

Profile

Planning for Legal and Global Security Operations The candidate will report directly to the Head of Legal and Global Security Operations to manage a large network of outside law firm and vendor relationships as well as the indirect procurement of legal services spend for the department worldwide. The role will also include elements of strategic planning and management of a team supporting e-billing and matter management. Will deliver results by closely partnering with the Head of Legal and Global Security Operations, senior leadership, Apple attorneys, legal assistants and staff, security personnel and several cross functional teams, e.g. Procurement, IS&T, Finance, and the People team.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have Juris Doctorate degree, business degree a plus. Should have 15+ years experience working with in-house legal departments or in the operations or indirect-procurement areas. Department-wide law firm management experience required; operations and procurement experience is preferred. Meaningful experience at a high level of legal department management. Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and contribute meaningfully to strategic planning initiatives. Track record of identifying innovative opportunities, presenting plans and building support for improvement in law department processes. Experience building a relationship program to enhance strategic partnerships with key law firms. Strong leadership, team work, communication and analytical skills. Ability to navigate and resolve diverse and complex issues in imaginative and effective ways. Knowledge of the latest industry trends and evolving market forces governing legal and expert firm rates and billing trends. Finding and pursuing cost reduction opportunities by challenging current structure, cost models, business processes, etc. Work side-by-side with the Head of Legal and Global Security Operations to lead cost reduction efforts and process improvements. Facility with technology and tools to implement process improvements to ebilling and matter management.

Additional info

Role Number:200178950

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