Senior Manager, Legal Operations

Senior Manager, Legal Operations

Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world’s top automotive manufacturers.

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

The Senior Manager,  Legal Operations will support the smooth running of the Global Legal & Compliance function (“GLC”), serving as primary liaison for HR , Finance and IT.  This  critical role will lead Legal Operations including Technology Program management, budget management, outside counsel and vendor management. In addition, this role will manage the legal team comms and HR processes (with HR support).

In your daily job you will:

Technology Program Management

• Optimization of GLC tools and sites
• Vendor management and tool implementation (GLC-wide and enterprise-wide)
• System Administration, User adoption (support and training)

Technology Operations

• Monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reporting, including data analytics
• Compliant invoice approval processes

• Practice management improvements

Outside Counsel Management

• Engaging and onboarding Outside Counsel
• Rate and discount negotiations
• Drafting and publishing Outside Counsel policy, requirements and documentation
• Vendor compliance with Aptiv policies and processes
• Co-ordinate BillingPoint onboarding (E-Billing tool)

GLC Finance

• Budget planning and management support
• Matter budget/vendor budget/accruals support
• Development for Tableau Forecast dashboard
• Management of vendor PO process for GLC vendors
• Address queries and changes posed by Aptiv Finance and Tax teams

GLC Comms

• GLC Team Comms: GC team communications, Leadership team meetings, function-wide meetings
• Knowledge management: manage GLC SharePoint site

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degrees preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in corporate legal department management

• Hands on experience with Onit ELM and Billing Point or an equivalent ELM platform
• Proven record of driving technology adoption and operational process improvement
• Strong understanding of legal operations best practices, matter management and