Senior Director, Legal Operations
Becton Dickinson
Summary
The Senior Director, Legal Operations plays a critical role in enabling the effectiveness and performance of the Law Group. This position is responsible for driving operational excellence across Legal, including process optimization, technology, outside counsel management, and data analytics, while also serving as Chief of Staff to the EVP, General Counsel. This individual will lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and strategic execution of the Law Group, and support prioritization, coordination, and delivery of key leadership objectives.
Job description
Responsibilities: Legal Operations
- Drive execution of Legal Operations strategy aligned to Law Group priorities
- Operates as an integrator across inter-functional workstreams to drive the execution of strategic priorities and serve as the bridge between strategy and execution
- Identify and implement process improvements utilizing BD Excellence tools to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and scale service delivery
- Lead legal technology initiatives (e.g., CLM, e-billing, matter management), including implementation and optimization
- Manage legal spend, budgeting, forecasting, and financial discipline
- Oversee outside counsel and vendor management, including engagement, performance tracking, and cost control
- Develop and maintain operational metrics, dashboards, and reporting to support decision-making and process improvements
- Facilitate best-practice sharing, driving efficiency and impact in the strong execution of BD Excellence tools and processes across the Law Group
Chief of Staff – Office of the General Counsel
- Serve as a strategic partner to the EVP, General Counsel on priority initiatives and execution of the Law Group agenda
- Support prioritization and tracking of key projects, ensuring alignment across teams and timely execution
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment across Legal and with key enterprise stakeholders
- Provide analytical and strategic support on special projects as directed by the General Counsel
Qualifications
- 8–12 years of experience in legal operations, consulting, or business operations
- Experience supporting an in-house legal function strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience in process improvement, technology implementation, outside counsel management and financial management
- Experience in organizations focused on continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred
- JD not required
Skills
- Strong operational and strategic execution capabilities
- Experience with legal technology platforms and systems
- Data-driven mindset with ability to translate analytics into actionable insights
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong communication and executive-level presence
Leadership Profile
- Strategic and highly organized operator with attention to detail
- Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment
- Pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and execution-focused
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving organization
Requirements
- 8–12 years of experience in legal operations, consulting, or business operations
- Experience supporting an in-house legal function strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience in process improvement, technology implementation, outside counsel management and financial management
- Experience in organizations focused on continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred
- Strong operational and strategic execution capabilities
- Experience with legal technology platforms and systems
- Data-driven mindset with ability to translate analytics into actionable insights
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong communication and executive-level presence
- Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment
Benefits
- Annual Bonus Potential
- LTI Bonus Potential
- Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement
- Phone Use Reimbursement
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Wellness Programs
- Mental Health Support
- 401(k) Plan
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Financial Counseling
- Paid Time Off
- Educational Assistance
- MetLife Legal Plan
- Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Backup Childcare & Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
Company overview
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is a leading American multinational medical technology company founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD specializes in manufacturing and selling medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents while also providing consulting and analytics services. The company operates through three main segments: BD Medical (focusing on medication delivery and management), BD Life Sciences (specializing in diagnostics and biosciences), and BD Interventional (concentrating on surgical and critical care interventions). With over 72,000 employees worldwide, BD has established a significant presence in virtually every country and serves healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BDX) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. BD has a long history of innovation, including developing the first insulin injection device in 1924, the first sterile disposable medical device in 1952, and pioneering safety-engineered syringes. The company continues to advance healthcare through its commitment to improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery while addressing global health challenges.