Legal Operations Manager

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Legal & Compliance Job Sub Function: Legal Support Services Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Legal Operations   Manager ,   located   in Raynham, MA.   The Legal Operations   Manager   supports the   DePuy Synthes   Legal   O rganization by   managing systems,   data   and software applications to execute core functions, including outside vendor relationships and payment s, matter ,   knowledge and training management , contracting systems and archives,   departmental communications,   litigation support tools,   and budgeting .    This role would support efforts of the General Counsel to   improv e   operational efficiency, enabl e   data ‑ driven   decision ‑ making ,   manage outside counsel and vendor costs,   and   optimize   technological tools, including the use of   AI applications and support special projects . This role plays a critical part in   enabling   the success of the Legal Organization by   permitting   Legal teams   to   focus on strategic,   high ‑ value   work   through   streaml in ed   systems , managing legal technology and vendors, and supporting financial and performance   objectives   of the Legal Organization . This is an exciting opportunity to have   broad   impact   on building the infrastructure for the new DePuy   Syntes   Legal   function .     Key Responsibilities   • Support   day ‑ to ‑ day   legal operations activities, including matter management, intake processes, payment   systems   and training resources .   •   Assist   with management of legal   spend , budgeting, forecasting, and invoice review in partnership with Finance.   • Support implementation and ongoing use of legal technology tools (e.g., matter management, e‑billing, contract lifecycle systems)   volume .   •   Coordinate with   and oversee   outside counsel   and   other   vendors, including onboarding, performance tracking, and compliance with billing guidelines.   • Develop and   maintain   dashboards   and   metrics   on Legal Organization operations as requested     •   Support process improvement initiatives to   optimize   legal output, including use of alternat e legal service providers, right   shoring   and use of   technology,   including     through   automated   legal services   or artific i al intelligence .   •   Assist   with development and maintenance of   Legal Organization   policies.

Education   • Bachelor’s degree   required   (Business   Administration , Legal Studies, Finance, Operations, or related field preferred).   Experience and Skills   Required:   • 6-8 years of experience supporting Legal operations, Legal departments, or   other similar   professional services operations.   • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.   • Experience working with data, reports, and metrics to support operational decision‑making.   •