Legal Optimization Transformation Leader

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You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.Job Description:At Regions, the Legal Process Optimization Lead identifies, leads, and manages Legal-specific process improvement projects and transformation initiatives using structured improvement methodologies. This role partners closely with Legal leadership and practice areas to strengthen execution, drive operational excellence, mitigate risk, and create a sustainable culture of continuous improvement within the Legal group.Primary ResponsibilitiesIdentifies, recommends and implements best practices to optimize Legal processes, workflows and service delivery modelsPartners with Legal senior leadership to embed process improvement methodologies into Legal strategy, planning and operationsLeads complex Legal transformation initiatives that frequently require cross-functional collaboration with Compliance, Risk, Technology, Finance and business partnersImproves end-to-end Legal processes that result in expense reduction, improved cycle time, increased capacity, enhanced service quality and reduced legal and regulatory riskCoaches and mentors Legal associates and leaders on structured process improvement methodologies while fostering a culture of continuous improvementActs as a trusted advisor to Legal leadership on operational challenges, capacity constraints, risk mitigation and strategic opportunitiesConducts current-state Legal process assessments, identifies gaps and control weaknesses and designs future-state processes aligned with evolving regulatory and business requirementsIdentifies Legal operational issues, performs root cause analysis and develops solutions that clearly articulate strategic improvement opportunitiesSupports the full lifecycle of Legal strategic initiatives from ideation through execution including problem definition, solution design and implementationEvaluates Legal processes, procedures, controls and roles to identify continuous improvement and risk reduction opportunitiesContributes to workflow redesign, documentation and risk and control identification in partnership with Legal Risk and Compliance stakeholdersLeads project-oriented work that synthesizes complex information and presents findings to support Legal leadership decision makingTranslates complex operational, regulatory and financial insights into clear and actionable recommendations tailored for executives, attorneys and Legal staffBuilds strong relationships across Legal practice areas and with enterprise partners supporting Legal operationsDevelops and delivers concise analyses for Legal leadership including opportunity assessments, recommendations and financial or capacity validation using standard presentation formatsWorks toward attainment of company sponsored Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification if not already obtainedThis position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is exempt from overtime pay.This position is incentive eligible.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or a related quantitative or analytical fieldTen (10) years of process improvement, project management or related experience with significant experience supporting Legal, Risk, Compliance or other highly regulated functionsPreferencesMaster’s degreeAdvanced knowledge of statistical analysis, business intelligence and project management tools such as Sigma XL, Power BI and JIRABusiness Process Model and Notation (BPMN) experienceDocumented teaching and coaching experienceExperience supporting Legal, Compliance or regulatory-driven environmentsFinancial services or banking experienceLean certificationSix Sigma Master Black Belt certificationSkills and CompetenciesAbility to assess change management impact and operational and regulatory riskAbility to demonstrate confidence and professionalism when advising senior Legal executivesAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven Legal environmentAbility to think strategically and tactically with strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and PowerPointKnowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and their impact on Legal operationsStrong organizational, communication and time management skillsStrong teaching, coaching and facilitation capabilitiesStrong understanding of technology and operations concepts including SDLC, Agile methodologies, system integrations, Lean principles and project or program managementPosition TypeFull timeCompensation DetailsPay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.Job Range Target:Minimum:$143,354.00 USDMedian:$192,650.00 USDIncentive Pay Plans:This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.Benefits InformationRegions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.Paid Vacation/Sick Time401K with Company MatchMedical, Dental and Vision BenefitsDisability BenefitsHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountLife InsuranceParental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramAssociate Volunteer ProgramPlease note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.Location DetailsRegions CenterLocation:Birmingham, AlabamaEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/VeteransJob applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.SummaryLocation: Birmingham, AL - Regions Center; Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Uptown Branch; Nashville, TN - Nashville Operations Center; Atlanta, GA - Regions Plaza OfficeType: Full time