Legal Operations Specialist, eBay
Office located in Kleinmachnow, Germany
Leading online marketplace
Posted today
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Posted today
Office located in Kleinmachnow, Germany
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- This position requires a meticulous individual with strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach, and a passion for continuous improvement
- 4+ years experience in legal operations, with preference for in-house experience
- Solid understanding of legal services, law firm operations, and the legal industry landscape
- Familiarity with AI in the legal realm and a champion for same
- Experience managing procurement processes
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
- Experience with e-billing systems, preferably Onit and general supplier contract negotiation
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Passion for taking on increasing responsibility and more substantive work over time
What the job involves
- The Legal Operations Specialist will play a vital role in supporting the legal team by handling various operational tasks, with a primary focus on vendor management and ebilling management
- Act as a liaison for existing legal vendors, facilitate vendor relationships by running the RFP process, onboarding new vendors, and interpreting and negotiating basic contract terms
- Serve as primary owner for ebilling and back up in support of the law firm management program which includes, onboarding new law firms, using Persuit for bids, reviewing invoices, and remediating billing issues
- Analyze billing practices, scrutinize invoices, and support quarter and year-end reporting
- Use advanced data functions (e.g., pivots, vlookups, formulas) and AI tools to build reports, dashboards, and perform data analysis
- Provide back up in support of onboarding new legal team members, including tech requests, location set up, calendaring, org chart updates, and DL management
- Develop and implement standardized processes and procedures for routine legal tasks, finding opportunities for workflow automation
- Manage ad hoc projects as assigned, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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