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Legal Operations ManagerHybrid Work- on average 3 days/week from officeMinimum 1 day from our Mississauga office and 2 days from our Mississauga or Downtown officeAstraZeneca is shaping the future of healthcare by expanding our global presence and harnessing innovation to make an even greater impact on society and the planet. As part of this vision, we are thrilled to announce the establishment of a new Legal Operations Centre in Mississauga, Canada. This state-of-the-art hub will centralize our Legal operational functions, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the integration of cutting-edge technology. Situated in a region renowned for its healthcare focus and proximity to top-tier talent and research facilities, our new centre is set to become a cornerstone of AstraZeneca\'s 2030 Bold Ambition. Join us in this exciting new chapter as we build sustainable, digitally enabled workplaces designed to inspire and empower our teams to deliver life-changing medicines to the world.Summary:Are you ready to delve into intellectually stimulating work? We\xe2\x80\x99re seeking an energetic, business-minded, innovative, tech savvy, and self-motivated candidate with experience in in-house legal department operations. As the Manager of Legal Operations, you will have accountability for managing key systems and processes to the Legal Department relating to budget, workflows, and technology of the Legal Department. You will be a proven leader who fosters a culture that values excellence, innovation, teamwork, and respect.Typical Accountabilities:Own the strategy, innovation, and execution of the Legal Department\xe2\x80\x99s systems and processes, potentially including for example document management, legal hold, matter management.Collaborate with others across Legal and Legal Operations, Finance, Procurement, IT and Global Business ServicesUpskill the department on technology, process, and document management practicesManage vendor relationships and subscriptions, and analyze and report on KPIs, budgets, and resources.Work across all functions of the Legal Department and the Legal Operations team to consistently drive process improvement across Legal, developing and driving execution of standard processes.Essential Skills/Experience:Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degreeStrong financial and technical competenceFamiliarity with CounselLink, LegalTracker, or similar Legal ebilling platforms and iManage or other document management systemsStrategic thinking and desire/ability to identify and seek to implement continuous improvements to systems and processesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to multitaskAnalytical problem solving and decision-makingTime and project management skillsStrong organizational skillsDemonstrated collaboration skillsResilient and able to adapt to changing environmentAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesHigh ethical standards and ability to maintain confidential informationPreferred Skills/Experience:College degreeFamiliarity with SAPExperience with artificial intelligenceExperience with iManage or other document management systemsWhen we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn\'t mean we\xe2\x80\x99re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:lRecognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing .Date Posted 29-Apr-2024Closing Date 02-May-2024AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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