Senior Legal Technology Expert

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: Legal / Compliance

Remuneration: Exempt

We are seeking a Senior Legal Technology Expert to join our Legal Operations group as part of a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will be familiar with strategic legal department solutions within a global corporate ecosystem. The Legal Technology Expert will have experience with large data sets, legal document management systems (LDMS), familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, matter & spend management (MSM) tools, and other emerging legal technologies including advanced Data and AI applications. Working with the Legal Operations Manager, the ideal candidate will assist in building the necessary connection between Legal and IT departments, facilitating the adoption of innovative technologies, and streamlining legal operations and data communications and compliance across related operating company legal departments and global jurisdictions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the implementation, maintenance of enterprise DMS and integration into any legal document management systems (LDMS) utilized

• Integrate disparate legal tech tools for seamless operations and reporting

• Develop Legal reporting dashboards using feed from disparate cross-functional systems

• Assist in the development of shared legal services and practice-specific workflows

• CLM: Assist in the development of contracts workflows, manage template uniform standards, template creation, and tools for contract lifecycle management (CLM) across practice groups and the business

• CLM: Work as a resource to practice groups to identify and analyze key clauses in contracts using text analysis and natural language processing

• Conduct training sessions for legal professionals on advanced technology usage and in-house support after tool implementation

• Where approved, use AI and machine learning to automate legal processes and workflows

• Collaborate with IT to develop and implement tech solutions tailored to legal requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in Law, Computer Science, or a related field; ideally a combination of both

• Minimum 8 years of experience in legal operations with a concentration on legal technology assessment, implementation, and user experience

• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, others)

• Ability to apply statistical analysis to large legal data sets

• Knowledge of and some experience in a programming language for AI development -such as Python and related Data Science and AI libraries- is a strong plus

• Strong analytical skills with experience in natural language processing and machine learning applied to legal use cases

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills translating technical functions and user experience to attorneys and legal support professionals

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Core and Advanced eDiscovery a plus

• Experience in legal operations and technology management including large data sets

• Expert in managing large-scale legal document repositories and contract templates

• Understanding of implementation of legal technology solutions across multiple jurisdictions within a global corporate structure, including the technical requirements for data use and privacy laws and directives

• Background in AI, machine learning, natural language processing and text analysis applied to law

• The ability to train legal professionals in adopting new technologies and 'train-the-trainer' exercises across practice groups and the business where Legal is a technology sponsor

• Strong legal data analysis and data science skills with experience in developing dashboards, monitoring patterns, and network(s) analysis in the legal field

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse groups of attorneys, subject matter experts, legal support and IT/OT professionals

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, be flexible, handle highly confidential information appropriately and have exceptional attention to detail

• Strong familiarity & experience with Microsoft Office Ecosystem including SharePoint development and comprehensive data analysis experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively with business colleagues and cross-functional teams

• Ability to analyze and solve problems

• Demonstrated team player

• Attention to detail

• Professional demeanor and ability to work with others

• Reliable and cooperative manner and ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to keep current with new developments, master new technologies, and adapt to change

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently

• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment

• Able to manage Data and comply with IG/RIM policies and schedules in multiple offices in multiple locations and adhere to global enterprise standards

• This position is a hybrid-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations

• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $116,000-174,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.