Legal Operations Coordinator

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

General Description of the Role

Campari is seeking a smart, self-motivated Legal Operations Coordinator who is willing to hit the ground running and learn more about a unique industry – the alcohol beverage world.  While some of our challenges are the same as every other consumer products company, we work within a historically unique regulatory framework, the 21st Amendment.  Specific alcohol experience is not necessary if you come with a desire and ability to learn quickly. The Legal Operations Coordinator is a valued support role in the legal department reporting to the Legal Operations Manager.

The Legal Operations Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the legal department by managing administrative tasks, optimizing workflows, and ensuring smooth operations. The role is located in Campari America’s Midtown Manhattan office and Campari follows a flexible hybrid work schedule with three (3) days in the office and two (2) days remote.

Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization.  A successful candidate must also be a team player, proactive, able to prioritize effectively, and provide support for any general duties and projects.  We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize multiple high-importance activities, driving results with a strong sense of urgency.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Support the use, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the legal technology tools, such as contract management system and legal portal

• Monitor usage and resolve day to day needs and requests

• Maintain and organize legal documents, contracts, and records, ensuring they are easily accessible and up to date.

• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining internal processes and policies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal department

• Assist in managing legal projects, including tracking progress, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion

• Help collect and organize data for key legal metrics

• Assist with reporting on key performance indicators of the legal department

• Help organize and facilitate training sessions for the legal team and other departments as needed

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in administrative, paralegal, or operations-related, or project management role, preferably within a legal or corporate environment

• Experience with legal technology implementations and/or maintenance is a plus

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another language is a plus

• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and professionally with a variety of people

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Accuracy and keen attention to detail, but still comfortable with ambiguity

• Ability to use sound judgment and pragmatic approaches to anticipate issues and/or resolve project roadblocks in an effective, efficient, compliant and common-sense manner

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 - $125,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors and considerations. In addition to a base salary and a generous employee benefits package, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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