Legal Operations Senior Director - McLean, VA, United States - Freddie Mac

Description

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you'll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.

The Legal Operations, Sr.

Director reports to the SVP and Principal Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to set and execute the legal operational strategy across the division and be the primary ambassador for legal operations across all of Freddie Mac.

They will lead an integrated Legal Operations function and partner closely with the Legal Division leadership to improve efficiency and implement legal processes and tools.

They will also develop relationships, workflows, processes and protocols required for the successful delivery of legal support to the organization.

Legal Operations supports the operational processes for the Legal Division, including corporate requirements for operational risk management, records and information management, e-discovery, annual planning and budgeting, performance metrics and monitoring, management reporting, technology initiatives and tools, and administrative support services.

Direct the operational framework that directly supports and enables Legal's mission to be recognized as an influential, strategic business partner that delivers outstanding legal services through proactive and practical advice, innovative solutions and reliable execution to Make Home Possible.

Project and Program Management:
initiatives coordination, templates, standards, and ways of working, project and change management, and efficiency findings and expertise.

Divisional Business Services:

outside counsel administration and billing coordination, internal reporting, technology administration and support, office and facilities management, master divisional calendar, subscriptions and memberships, and legal administration management.

Divisional Operational Risk and

Data Management:
including Divisional Operational Risk, electronic discovery and ESI management (EEM), divisional records information management (RIM), third-party risk management (including TPA process for legal vendors)

Work as a peer-to-peer partner with the Division's Chief of Staff to, among other things, set priorities and allocate resources in alignment with corporate objectives and the strategic plan.

Responsibilities include management of the EEM, Legal Holds, Divisional RIM, and Projects and Program Management teams.

Strong knowledge of the legal space, legal technology, operational best-practices, and high degree of business insight (including financials and business intelligence, navigating workplace culture at senior levels, and inspiring change).

JD and/or MBA preferred.
~ Typically has 15+ years operations experience
~8+ years operations management experience in a corporate legal division or law firm setting (preferred).

Keep it simple," understanding that not all processes and projects can be flawlessly planned and completed initially.

Lead with a service mentality, exemplifying the understanding that Legal Operations is a support team intended to enable the practice of law and ensure that the Divisions runs with the highest quality processes, tools, and attention to budgets.

~ Empower your teams to proactively offer concrete and commercially practical solutions.
~ Effectively delegate and provide developmental opportunities and mentorship. Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you'll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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