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Responsible for identifying requirements, defining and providing metrics for the Legal department at global level, he/she will work closely with Finance and IT (where necessary) and will find innovative ways to help improve Legal processes and provide expert recommendations and insights to Legal leadership, helping drive data-based strategic decisions.\n\nThe position is Full time-based at our Washington, WA headquarters and reports directly to Pythonwise’s Executive Director, Legal Operations & Strategy.\n\nDefine relevant data points and metrics for the Legal function\n\nDrive review of requirements for and creation of a Legal Metrics Dashboard, including for example contract metrics, litigation/outcomes metrics, Legal function scorecard, metrics related to communications and Online Reputation management\n\nTake an active role in driving the digitization of the Legal and Risk department, leveraging technology/AI for metrics, analytics and improvement of existing processes\n\nBenchmark department practices (eg, overall spend, spend on technology, hiring and staffing, outside counsel spend and selection, department quality of service to internal clients, etc.) against industry standards and produce dashboards and reports on the same along with any recommendations to improve efficiency and lower costs.\n\nWork with Finance and relevant stakeholders to help better understand insurance spend; help define end to end process for increased visibility & control.\n\nWork with lawyers to assess and select appropriate attorneys and law firms using AdvanceLaw, Persuit, or otherwise\n\nRequirements:\n\nJ.D. or Master’s Degree or equivalent in Law\n\n3 years + experience in a related position utilizing data analysis tools and techniques or metrics research in a corporate environment, with exposure to process improvement, operations/methods analysis.\n\nCultural alignment – Excellent judgment, positive personality and sense of humor, Unwavering personal and professional ethical standards; drives excellence and innately collaborative\n\nImplement a regular review globally of firm timekeeper rates and analysis against preferred vendor list\n\nAssist with firm rate negotiation, matter-specific budgeting, and billing disputes\n\nCommunication skills – Excellent communication skills – both written and spoken. 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