Sr. Specialist, Legal Operations

The Walt Disney Company • Burbank, CA • 17h ago

About the Role & Team:

The Disney Legal and Government Affairs (LGA) Department is seeking a Senior Specialist, Legal Operations, to support outside counsel management with a focus on external legal spend. Reporting to the Manager, Legal Operations, this role will create analytical reporting across a network of 500+ domestic and international law firms.

As a key collaborator with executive leadership, Legal, Finance, and IT teams, you will help drive strategic legal initiatives related to legal processes and technology. This position is part of the Legal Operations team, which promotes efficiency, effectiveness, and business value within the Legal community.

What You Will Do:

Outside Counsel Management:

Support legal spend management, reporting, and analysis

Assist with negotiation of commercial agreements with law firms and manage new timekeeper rate requests

Assist with billing and invoicing-related inquiries from law firms

Partner with the Manager of Business Operations to with law legal spend trends and identify growth and efficiency opportunities

Lead exploration of delivery and service models that maximize value

Coordinate business review meetings with law firms and conduct interviews to gather insights and assess performance

Track and report key metrics and create executive summaries using data and industry benchmarks

Synthesize data across firms to draw correlations and inform decision-making

Lead training sessions for attorneys as part of change management initiatives

Drive improvements through process mapping and setting KPIs/OKRs

Partner with Disney GIS/Privacy to conduct annual outside counsel reviews

Independently identify business opportunities and advance reporting and communication cadence

Support ongoing business continuity related to non-partner outside counsel and legal professional services engagement

Maintain and update billing guidelines and workflows aligned with program goals

Analyze and manage legal professional services spend

Share best practices within Legal Operations and recommend improvements

Required Qualifications & Skills:

At least three (3) years of relevant experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

An analytical mindset with strong data interpretation skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including senior executives

Excellent project management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities under tight deadlines

Ability to collaborate across departments with sound judgment

Passion for improving business operations through technology and process enhancements

Solid understanding of legal concepts and processes

Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

Education:

Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience within a Disney department a plus

Background in Legal, Finance, and/or Project Management functions preferred

Advanced degree or certification in Business Administration or Economics

Experience managing competitive RFP processes and negotiating alternative fee arrangements (AFAs)

Familiarity with Legal Tracker software

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LegalAffairs

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $78,200.00 to $104,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job ID: 10122276

Location: Burbank,California

Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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