Outside Counsel Spend and Vendor Strategy Lead

Outside Counsel Spend And Vendor Strategy Lead

As the Outside Counsel (OC) Spend and Vendor Strategy Lead, you will play a critical role in optimizing our relationships with and spend on outside counsel, ensuring we receive maximum value and cost-effectiveness while maintaining high-quality legal support. You will collaborate closely with our in-house attorneys and OC to define matter scope, establish budgets, and discuss rates and fee arrangements. You will interact with and influence stakeholders and business partners, including executive legal, regulatory affairs, and finance leaders, and prepare and present data regarding spending patterns and recommendations regarding OC usage.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $158,000-$235,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals focused on OC spend management and vendor strategy.
• Partner directly with internal attorneys and OC at the outset of significant matters to clearly define scope, assumptions, and key deliverables.
• Review and assess matter-level budgets and alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) in collaboration with matter leads and OC.
• Lead the strategy and execution of law firm rate agreements.
• Manage benchmark rates and fee structures against industry standards and available comparables.

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