Sr Legal Operations Specialist

We are seeking a LEGAL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST to support and optimize our legal department's core operational functions, with a primary focus on legal matter management and e-Billing. This mid-level dynamic contributor role reports to the Sr. Director of Legal Operations and ELM Management, and partners closely with attorneys, finance, and outside counsel to drive efficiency, transparency, and cost control across the legal function.

You will report directly to our Sr Director Legal Operations, and you’ll work out of our Charlotte, NC location on a Hybrid work schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Matter Management & e-Billing

• Administer and optimize legal matter management and e-Billing in TeamConnect, including system configuration, workflows, user access, and data integrity
• Manage the full e-Billing lifecycle: invoice submission, review, approval routing, appeals, and payment processing
• Onboard new matters, vendors, and timekeepers within matter management and e-Billing systems
• Review timekeeper rate requests to confirm alignment with negotiated rates; work with vendors and Collaborati to troubleshoot timekeeper entries and provide program support
• Enforce outside counsel billing guidelines and flag non-compliant entries for review
• Monitor weekly invoice postings from TeamConnect to SAP, verifying SAP submission and timely payment
• Resolve currency and other data issues across TeamConnect, Collaborati, and SAP
• Troubleshoot system issues, coordinating with vendors on upgrades and releases
• Serve as the SME and primary point of contact for end-user support

Reporting, Metrics & Budgeting

• Design and maintain dashboards and reports tracking legal spending, matter volume, cycle times, and other key performance indicators
• Analyze legal spending trends and prepare periodic reports for legal leadership and finance, including variance analysis against budget
• Support the annual legal department budgeting process by compiling historical data, modeling projections, and tracking actuals against plans
• Develop and refine KPIs that measure operational performance, outside counsel efficiency, and internal service delivery

Legal Technology & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve data quality across legal systems
• Assist with system evaluations, implementations, and integrations as the department's technological needs evolve
• Create and maintain user guides, training materials, and standard operating procedures for legal operations tools and processes

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with outside counsel and legal service providers on billing, matter setup, and data requests
• Partner with IT, procurement, and finance on system integrations, access provisioning, and invoice processing workflows
• Collaborate with attorneys and business clients to ensure matter data is accurate and reporting meets their needs

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting date: June 29, 2026

YOU MUST HAVE

• 3–5 years of experience in legal operations, legal technology, or a related function within a corporate legal department, finance organization, or law firm
• 3-5 years of experience with legal finance and billing processes, including accounts payable/accounts receivable (AP/AR) and related finance systems/tools
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience administering—and serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for—at least one matter management or e-Billing platform (e.g., TeamConnect, Legal Tracker, Brightflag, CounselLink, or comparable system)
• Working knowledge of outside counsel billing guidelines and industry standards (e.g., LEDES formats; UTBMS task/activity codes)
• Demonstrated experience developing reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support legal department leadership decision-making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across legal, finance, IT, procurement, and outside counsel

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience working in a corporate legal environment or legal operations function.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)