What you’ll do

The Legal Operations Specialist will report to the General Counsel and will play a critical role in helping to develop, implement and manage the operations of the Scout Motors Legal Team.  The Legal Operations Specialist will work collaboratively with all members of the rapidly growing Legal Team as well as internal clients to ensure the smooth functioning of the team, including implementing improved workflows and processes, managing digital tools and resources, and managing or coordinating, as appropriate, internal communications, training, offsites, outside counsel relationships and other Legal Team responsibilities and initiatives.

Along the way you’ll help revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Ensure that the Legal Team operates to maximum efficiency and effectiveness through the enhanced processes and the adoption of new tools and methods.
• Work together with Legal Team members, the Finance Team and external service providers to implement cost, budget and billing initiatives and processes to plan for, track and address Legal Team costs and expenses.
• Identify, support and lead, as appropriate, Legal Team operations initiatives and projects, including supporting Legal Team pages and information on the company intranet, new employee orientation sessions and training programs.
• Maintain and track Legal Team information databases, including professional licenses and training requirements and software tool licenses.
• Work together with the General Counsel and other Legal Team members to develop and implement team initiatives, planning and strategy.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events. The role may be based out of a Scout Motors location in Tysons, VA, Novi, MI or Columbia, SC. Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout Motors colleagues in person and be able to travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here’s what else you’ll bring: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 4 years of experience in legal team operations
• Strong understanding of legal tools, processes, billing, technology and operations
• Strong organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest and strong ability to proactively identify and address significant issues, gaps and areas of improvement
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

What you’ll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $120,000-$140,000

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.