Senior Outside Counsel Program Manager
Core
Build and run the global outside counsel management program, including guidelines, firm panels, and payment processes across 65 countries.
Role type
Senior Legal Operations Manager (Outside Counsel)
Builds
Outside Counsel Guidelines, firm panel, and management platform
Domain
Legal Operations / Law Firm Management
Required skills
outside counsel management, panel governance, rate negotiation, RFP/RFI management, alternative fee structuring, budget forecasting, ERP integration, stakeholder management, multi-jurisdictional program building
Preferred skills
experience in corporate legal departments or legal operations consultancy, knowledge of AI impact on legal services, fluency in German
Technologies
e-billing platforms, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Design and run matter intake and scoping; own the outside counsel budget end-to-end; build and govern the firm panel; design alternative fee arrangements; lead program rollout and ERP integration; run performance scorecards and resolve billing disputes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
