Description

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

Our beautiful HQ in Stamford, CT is just steps away from the Stamford Metro-North Train Station and easily accessible from NYC.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Operations Manager to lead and enhance the Legal & Compliance Department's operational capabilities. This role will be responsible for driving efficiency, governance, and implementing innovative technology solutions to support the legal function. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and deep expertise in legal operations and technology, including emerging AI applications.

Key Responsibilities

Law Firm Governance & Relationship Management

• Lead the development and governance of outside counsel guidelines.
• Oversee law firm performance and ensure compliance with billing and engagement standards.

• Oversee the analysis and negotiation of outside counsel billing rates.
• Partner with Finance to lead legal budgeting, forecasting, and accrual processes.
• Monitor legal spend and implement cost-saving strategies.

• Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of legal projects and initiatives.
• Ensure project documentation, timelines, and status reports are maintained.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment.

• Collaborate cross functionally to evaluate and implement advanced legal technology and AI tools to improve team productivity.
• Support adoption of AI-driven solutions for contract review, e-billing, matter management, and knowledge management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and champion innovative solutions to enhance legal operations.

Who we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or certification preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in legal operations, finance, or project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (in-house legal department or law firm experience preferred).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Extensive experience with legal technology platforms (e.g., e-billing, matter management, CLM) and AI tools.
• Hand-on experience implementing AI tools in legal workflows.
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to work cross-functionally.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Relevant Open Sourcing Considerations:

• Be legally authorized to work in the US

• International relocation support is not available for this job

• If you have been in your current job for less than 12 months or if you are on a Performance Improvement Program, you must get the approval of your current manager before applying for the job.

• If you are not a PMI employee and employed by a third an agency, please make a formal application via the external career site at https://join.pmicareers.com/

• To find out more about eligibility to apply for internal jobs, please refer to the Open Sourcing Employee Guidebook on the Internal Careers Portal.

What we offer:

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business - our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees.

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI's affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company's acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match - a leader in oral nicotine delivery - creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI's IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match's General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com .