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Head of Legal & Compliance Business Operations(m/w/x)

Basel
Full-timeOn-siteManagement
AI/ML
Data Science

Transforming L&C function into a data-driven, tech-enabled partner with AI strategy and agentic workflows. Practical LLM and AI agent implementation experience required. Personal expression encouraged, open dialogue.

Requirements

  • Senior leadership experience in Legal Operations, Finance, or Digital Transformation
  • Minimum 8 years leadership experience, ideally in complex, regulated global environment
  • Practical LLM and AI agent implementation experience in corporate environment
  • Deep understanding of Legal Tech ecosystem, data architecture, and Domain Lead responsibilities
  • Expertise in legal spend architecture
  • Expertise in high-stakes vendor management
  • Expertise in complex commercial models for cost predictability and operational data integrity
  • Ability to map and redesign complex business processes for human and AI enablement
  • Proven track record of successful partnership with senior stakeholders
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale cultural and workforce transformations
  • Upskilling professionals to adopt new technologies and focus on strategic judgment
  • Skilled at aligning Legal, Finance, and IT functions
  • Speaking "Lawyer," "CFO”, and "IT" fluently

Tasks

  • Transform L&C function into high-performance, data-driven, tech-enabled partner
  • Define and evolve L&C functional AI strategy
  • Prioritize AI use cases for maximum business impact
  • Lead development of Agentic Workflows and self-service solutions
  • Automate routine legal tasks
  • Embed compliance guardrails into business systems
  • Govern Citizen Development framework
  • Empower legal professionals to build tech tools safely
  • Own L&C data strategy and governance
  • Drive data readiness, quality, and curation
  • Shift from retrospective reporting to Predictive Analytics
  • Forecast legal risks using data
  • Ensure budget trends reflect real-time data
  • Execute Smart Sourcing framework
  • Lead make or buy decision process
  • Determine optimal mix of in-house expertise, external counsel, and ALSPs
  • Oversee Outside Counsel and Vendor Management
  • Manage global panel hierarchy
  • Optimize external legal fee budget
  • Execute operational strategy to meet L&C financial goals
  • Maintain operational data and forecasts for external legal fees
  • Ensure L&C risk management framework effectiveness
  • Oversee remediation of key control deficiencies
  • Support Risk Control Self-Assessments
  • Embed rules into business processes
  • Redesign and optimize L&C processes
  • Eliminate friction in L&C processes
  • Ensure processes are digital-ready
  • Serve as primary interface to Roche Digital Technology
  • Translate legal requirements into technical specifications
  • Collaborate with Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy
  • Support strategy, change management, and cross-functional coordination
  • Engage with community and talent
  • Work with Head of Digital Technology at RDT
  • Leverage tech platforms, architecture, and frameworks

Work Experience

  • 8 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • AI agents
  • Legal Tech

Benefits

Informal Culture

  • Personal expression encouraged
  • Open dialogue encouraged
  • Genuine connections encouraged
  • Valued, accepted, and respected
  • Creativity fostered

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Personal and professional thriving

Startup Environment

  • Innovation driven

Purpose-Driven Work

  • Empowerment to explore new possibilities
  • Global impact

Other Benefits

  • High ambitions supported

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Life-changing healthcare solutions
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