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Job Function: Legal & Compliance Job Sub Function: Legal Support Services Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Legal Operations Manager, located in Raynham, MA. The Legal Operations Manager supports the DePuy Synthes Legal Organization by managing systems, data and software applications to execute core functions, including outside vendor relationships and payments, matter, knowledge and training management, contracting systems and archives, departmental communications, litigation support tools, and budgeting. This role would support efforts of the General Counsel to improve operational efficiency, enable data‑driven decision‑making, manage outside counsel and vendor costs, and optimize technological tools, including the use of AI applications and support special projects. This role plays a critical part in enabling the success of the Legal Organization by permitting Legal teams to focus on strategic, high‑value work through streamlined systems, managing legal technology and vendors, and supporting financial and performance objectives of the Legal Organization. This is an exciting opportunity to have broad impact on building the infrastructure for the new DePuy Syntes Legal function.

• Support day‑to‑day legal operations activities, including matter management, intake processes, payment systems and training resources.
• Assist with management of legal spend, budgeting, forecasting, and invoice review in partnership with Finance.
• Support implementation and ongoing use of legal technology tools (e.g., matter management, e‑billing, contract lifecycle systems) volume.
• Coordinate with and oversee outside counsel and other vendors, including onboarding, performance tracking, and compliance with billing guidelines.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics on Legal Organization operations as requested.
• Support process improvement initiatives to optimize legal output, including use of alternate legal service providers, right shoring and use of technology, including through automated legal services or artificial intelligence.
• Assist with development and maintenance of Legal Organization policies.

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business Administration, Legal Studies, Finance, Operations, or related field preferred).

• 6-8 years of experience supporting Legal operations, Legal departments, or other similar professional services operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working with data, reports, and metrics to support operational decision‑making.
• Proficiency with common business tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and comfort learning new systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.

• Experience with legal matter management, e‑billing, or contract lifecycle management systems.
• Experience supporting outside counsel management and legal spend analytics.
• Experience with soliciting vendors through RFPs and RFIs.
• Experience driving or supporting process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity or experience with project management methodologies or tools.

• Certifications: Legal Operations or Project Management certifications preferred but not required.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $102,000.00 - $177,100.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.

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