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JOB SUMMARY

Revance (Nasdaq: RVNC), is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on innovative aesthetic, therapeutic, and financial technology offerings, setting a new standard in healthcare

The Sr. Manager, Legal Operations will support and partner with Legal Leadership team to drive organizational enablement, support strategy and execution of departmental priorities, and foster an inclusive culture through communications and team-building initiatives. The Sr. Manager, Legal Operations will also support various corporate governance matters including preparation of boards meeting materials, providing senior paralegal support, managing special legal projects and supporting the contracting processes. As a member of a collaborative team, this position will work with members of the Legal team to implement organizational strategies and processes to promote client service and the efficiency of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to facilitate business needs; and establishes strong business partnership relationships characterized by a high-level of collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.
• Assists with litigation process including interviews, legal research, document filing and case assessments.
• Oversight of legal operations to lead and ensure delivery of high-quality legal services (i.e. setting up reporting, systems and process).
• Responsible for contract management from contract drafting to execution, filing and database management.
• Manage maintenance and organization of corporate files.
• Project management for multi-disciplinary legal projects to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Assist in prioritizing and managing multiple priorities.
• Manage invoicing, negotiating rates, and adherence to billing guidelines.
• Assist with preparing presentation materials for Board of Director meetings.
• Planning and execution of legal meetings, team building activities and retreats.
• Serves as chief of staff to SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at needed.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of demonstrated successful project and operations management experience.
• Experience providing paralegal support to companies in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industries a plus.
• Demonstrated strong ethics and integrity
• Ability to work independently without routine supervision
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative ability
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to successfully perform multiple projects in a timely and effective manner
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent planning, project management and research skills
• Ability to analyze data, develop and maintain databases, and generate formal written reports
• Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, effectively and persuasively
• Track record for successfully working cross-functionally
• Experience in creating and implementing training programs including strong speaking skills
• Ability to identify problems, explore options and recommend solutions through strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Effective at managing, synthesizing and communicating complex information
• Demonstrated experience in handling confidential and sensitive situations or information with ability to exercise a high degree of judgment and discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality as required
• Proficient in Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

COMPETENCIES

Key Competencies:

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This section of the job description is required by the American with Disability Act, (ADA). The ADA requires that job descriptions reflect the physical and mental demands required to effectively perform the essential duties of the job. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a “qualified individual with a disability” in all aspects of the employment relationship. A “qualified individual with a disability” is “an individual who meets the education, experience, skill, and other job-related requirements of a position held or desired, and who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a specified job.”

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are a company where diverse backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints are valued. Revance does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.