Senior Subject Matter Expert - Legal Operations Job Listing at Flex in Chennai, TN (Job ID WD226191)

Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Senior Subject Matter Expert – Legal Operations located in Chennai location.

This role is responsible for managing the organization's Records Management function while providing strategic and operational support to Corporate Governance and Legal Operations. The incumbent will ensure robust control over corporate records, strengthen governance practices, and drive efficiency through process optimization, cost discipline, and digital enablement.

Reports to the Director, and the role involves,

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide records management systems to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements

• Establish and maintain records classification frameworks, retention schedules, and secure storage and retrieval processes

• Oversee the lifecycle of corporate records, including digitization, archival, and disposal, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and audit readiness

• Support Corporate Governance activities, including global entity records management, maintenance of governance documentation, and centralized repositories

• Support Legal Operations by managing legal repositories, contract records, and documentation standardization

• Oversee legal operations processes, including invoice review and tracking, ensuring accuracy, timely approvals, and compliance with internal policies

• Manage engagement with external law firms, including onboarding, engagement documentation, performance monitoring, and billing governance

• Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen controls around data privacy, confidentiality, and access management for sensitive records

• Manage and optimize document management systems and repositories in coordination with IT and relevant stakeholders

• Generate reports and dashboards on records compliance, legal operations metrics, and governance performance to support decision-making

• Identify and mitigate risks related to records management, governance documentation, legal operations processes, and regulatory compliance

• Partner with cross-functional and global teams to drive consistent, scalable, and compliant records, governance, and legal operations practices.

• Strong collaboration across global, cross-functional teams

• Customer-focused, solution-oriented mindset

• Structured, disciplined, and agile execution

• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

• Focus on delivering measurable impact and operational efficiency.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree from a reputed university (LLB preferred but not mandatory)

• 2–5 years of experience in records management, legal operations, corporate governance, contract management, or similar roles in an LPO, law firm, or multinational organization.

• Hands-on experience with AI-enabled legal tools (e.g., contract review platforms, legal research tools, Microsoft Copilot or similar)

• Working knowledge of Generative AI and its application in legal workflows

• Experience with automation tools, workflows, or AI-driven solutions

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Experience leading records management initiatives within legal or corporate functions

• Exposure to legal tech implementation, vendor management, or process automation

• Experience supporting corporate governance frameworks

• Ability to operate effectively in cross-cultural, global environments

• Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable to evolving technologies

Here are a few examples of what you will get for the great work you provide:

• Health Insurance

• PTO

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Job Category Legal

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Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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