Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes. The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. Since the company's inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes. Dexcom reported expected full-year 2021 revenues of $2.48B, a growth of 27% over 2020. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 6,000 people worldwide.
Role Summary:
Dexcom's legal team is growing and we are looking for a Director of legal operations who will establish and manage the business strategy and operational processes for the legal department. As the Director of legal operations, you will be responsible for duties related to change management, technology and process decisions, and budget allocation. This role will report to our Chief Legal Officer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Establish and manage legal operations strategy for the legal team and key results
• Implement and manage legal team metrics, benchmarking, and reporting
• Drive selection and management of legal solutions providers to optimize efficiency and quality
• Work with legal team to develop metrics for measurement of outside counsel where appropriate
• Streamline and automate processes to improve legal team efficiency
• Manage development and improvement of contracting and other legal processes
• Develop and support programs that promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team
• Develop self-serve legal resources, workflows and tools for the business to access legal support quickly and efficiently
• Work closely with Chief Legal Officer to select outside law firms and negotiate alternative fee arrangements and billing guidelines
Required Qualifications/Education:
• At least 7 years of legal operations related experience, building or managing legal operational programs, projects, and processes
• Ability to think strategically while managing the details, creatively solve problems, and to make clear recommendations
• Strong organizational, project management, and execution skills
• Understanding of the contracting process and experience with contract lifecycle management
• Commitment to teamwork, integrity, and collegiality
• Excellent decision-making ability and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Functional Description
Manages administrative and other support functions for the legal organization. Directs and supervises the work of agents, paralegals and non-attorney operations staff supporting contract, intellectual property, litigation, compliance and other activities of the corporate legal function. Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions. Develops operational policies and procedures for tracking, maintaining and updating legal documentation and records. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Functional/Business Knowledge
Viewed as a subject matter expert within specific area.
Reviews objectives to determine success of operation. Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect.
Understands relevant business strategies and impact on the functional area.
Scope
Participates in establishing strategic plans and objectives.
Provides high-level guidance and support to employees and other managers.
Regularly interacts with executives and/or external parties on matters effecting the function.
Oversees policies and procedures for immediate function.
Recognized as a functional leader within the organization.
Judgement
Works on abstract issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company.
Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of functional or company operations.
Management
Able to operate in complex global environment.
Manages the activities of a functional area and/or external service providers.
People management responsibilities include hiring / terminations, performance reviews, career development coaching and compensation decisions.
Field Sales
N/A
Experience and Education
Typically requires a Bachelors degree with 15+ years of industry experience.
9+ years of successful management experience in relevant industry.
Workplace Type
The Workplace Type for this role is Assigned Desk. Based on the nature of your role you will have an assigned desk or office located at a Dexcom site and should plan to be onsite approximately 4-5 days per week.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
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