Legal Operations Specialist at GE Vernova in Cambridge

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Job Description Summary GE Vernova is seeking a highly motivated, technology-savvy Legal Operations Specialist to join its newly established in-house Legal Operations department. Working under the oversight of the Legal Operations Lead, the Specialist will help design, build, and improve the processes, tools, and data to drive operational efficiency. The role is well suited to a candidate with some exposure to legal operations, or a strong aptitude for learning quickly, who enjoys solving problems with technology, data, and well-designed workflows. Job Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Workflow Transformation: Support the design, build, and maintenance of day-to-day workflows across a varied and complex in-house legal landscape. Reporting and Dashboards: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports on Monthly Operating Review metrics to support data-driven decision-making. Microsoft 365 Solutions: Use of Microsoft 365 tools (e.g., SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, Forms, Lists, Teams, Excel) to build practical solutions within enterprise IT governance and access requirements. Technology Partnership: Partner with Legal Digital Technology team on legal technology implementations and integrations, including AI-enabled legal tools. Solution Design and Risk: Provide input on solution design and architecture, and identify and escalate implementation risks. E-Billing and Legal Spend: Support e-billing and matter management processes and legal spend reporting utilizing AI integrations or traditional reporting methodologies. Intranet Content: Maintain the legal department’s internal communication site content so it remains up to date and organized. Documentation and Training: Create and maintain process documentation, user guides, and training materials under the direction of the Legal Ops Lead. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Strong working proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Forms, and Lists; exposure to Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI. Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, legal studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 1–3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to learn new technology quickly. Demonstrated AI fluency. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of, or experience supporting, corporate legal teams or law firms. Paralegal certificate. Familiarity with e-billing, matter management, or contract lifecycle management tools. Exposure to legal technology and AI-enabled tools. Experience with process improvement or low-code/no-code development. Data visualization skills. Experience with Lean and/or Agile methodologies. CORE COMPETENCIES / SKILLS Technology Aptitude: Comfortable adopting new tools and applying them to real business needs. Analytical Thinking: Turns data into clear insights and actionable reporting. Process Orientation: Identifies inefficiencies and design simple, repeatable workflows. Communication: Communicates technical concepts clearly to legal and non-legal audiences. Collaboration: Works effectively with legal, IT, finance, and business stakeholders. Organization: Can manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision. Integrity and Discretion: Operates with discretion and protect privileged & confidential information. Continuous Learning: Seeks feedback and builds legal operations knowledge proactively. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, legal studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A paralegal certificate or relevant technology certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 or Power Platform) are a plus. REPORTING LINE This position reports to the Legal Operations Lead. GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional dev