CORPORATE LEGAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Jan 9, 2026
Req ID: 44948
Team: N358 LEGAL
Entity: HII Corporate Office
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
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HII's corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
HII is seeking an experience Legal Operations Manager at our Corporate office in Newport News, VA! The successful candidate will be responsible for improving the operational effectiveness of the HII Law Department by streamlining departmental processes and procedures, and will play a pivotal role in the department's success toward monthly/quarterly budget objectives, annual goals/objectives and 3/5-year strategic plans. The individual will develop, implement, and manage business solutions that facilitate the operations of the HII Law Department and achievement of its business and legal goals and objectives.
Specifically, the successful candidate will:
Assist the legal team in developing, implementing, and improving Law Department financial and administrative business processes and procedures for internal efficiencies, cost containment, and coordination between HII and external vendor/counsel operations.
Recommend and manage the implementation of technology solutions and systems applicable to the Law Department. Develop the Law Department strategic technology roadmap and serve as project manager for the implementation and integration of technology solutions, particularly as they apply to legal research, knowledge management, billing and vendor management. Serve as liaison with information technology department regarding requirements and technical support services. Manage the Law Department information technology assets.
Manage Law Department financial activities, including budgeting and forecasting, expenditure tracking, billing, etc. Provide analysis to identify and address the drivers of Law Department expenses and trends, and recommend measures for cost reduction/avoidance along with process and functional improvements. Provide regular reports and metrics, measuring performance against budget. Collect and communicate financial information within and outside the Law Department. Serve as liaison with the corporate finance and accounting departments.
Provide business operations oversight to the department's vendor and outside counsel relations, including vendor rates, billing, tracking, and reporting expenses, etc. Work with legal staff and company procurement personnel to assist in the selection of vendors, develop performance assessment tools, establish performance and billing guidelines, and identify and resolve vendor relationship issues, etc.
Oversee day-to-day department operations issues, including planning and coordination of certain personnel processes (training and development, onboarding, clearances, etc.), facilities and equipment requirements, record-keeping/records retention, data collection, departmental presentations and events, time and attendance recording, etc.
General management duties, including supervision of operations personnel.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; OR
Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience
Nice to Have
Prior experience with a Federal government contractor, preferably DOD
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail toand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.
