Legal Operations Specialist (Legal)

Who We Are

At OBE, together, we build excellence every day… We are driven by our passion to lead our industry and build a sustainable future, we focus on exceeding customer expectations and delivering innovative solutions. We succeed through the dedication of our empowered teams and partners who fuel our ambition to achieve excellence in the markets where we have a right to win.

We believe safety, integrity, performance culture, teamwork, customer centricity, and agility are at the core of who we are and how we operate each day to achieve success. 

Job Summary

The Legal Operations Specialist role in our Dallas corporate headquarters isn't just a job – it's a starting point to an awesome career with a great company.  This job doesn't exist today, so you will have a real chance to make the job your own.  We are hiring builders here at OBE.  And you will have a chance to make an impact, every single day.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working for/with an in-house Legal department or law firm to play a key role in building the processes, policies, and capabilities needed to support the dynamic growth of a private equity owned building materials leader.  Come join us!

Here's What You'll Get To Do

The Legal Operations Specialist will report to the Company's General Counsel and will manage and coordinate Legal Operations and related matters, including:

• Assuming a leadership role on the General Counsel's behalf to ensure cross-functional projects/processes are moving forward on deadline and according to key performance indicators
• Evaluating and implementing Legal Operations technology support (e.g., contract lifecycle management)
• Analyzing current Legal approval processes and policies to identify areas for cost-effective improvements to support the Company's business strategy
• Standardizing Legal and Compliance policies and processes
• Coordinating administration of insurance claims and related litigation
• Ensuring compliance with litigation discovery obligations
• Coordinating internal processes for maintaining the Company's Intellectual Property portfolio
• Collaborating with Human Resources department to drive Compliance training
• Partnering with the Senior Corporate Paralegal to maintain accurate and confidential files and data records and establish IPO-ready policies and practices
• Supporting M&A diligence and integration activities
• Preparing analyses of Legal department spending against annual operating plan and strategic business initiatives
• Coordinating billing and administration of all Legal vendor relationships
• Reviewing and tracking outside counsel bills to confirm adherence to negotiated terms and discounts
• Collecting monthly accruals of incurred but unbilled charges from Legal vendors
• Preparing project and annual budgets and monitoring related metrics

Here's What We're Looking For

• Ability to work from our Dallas office an average of 3X per week
• This role requires a high level of professionalism and a strong client service orientation in cross-functional interaction with internal management at all levels, outside counsel vendors, counterparties, and other stakeholders.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications and organizational skills, impeccable discretion and confidentiality, and be detail-oriented and organized.
• Must have the ability to work well in a team environment but also operate independently.
• Must be a self-starter who is capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines and is equally comfortable and effective in team meetings in the office, initiating calls or video meetings, or working independently to draft written work product.
• Required experience includes familiarity with technology processes, procedures, and programs typically utilized by sophisticated in-house legal departments.
• Experience with software solutions for Legal billing, contract lifecycle management, and subsidiary governance is preferred.
• Familiarity with project management principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat), and the interest and aptitude to learn and evaluate new technological solutions.
• Some paralegal experience is preferred but not required. Will consider candidates with Legal executive administrative experience who possess capability and ambition to advance into a Legal Operations role.

What OBE Offers You

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)
• Market competitive 401(k) match
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance

About OBE

At OBE, we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play. 

OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6,700 employees, we operate 82 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.

If you want to help us build something great- we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Legal