Legal Operations
Resume:
James R. King
** ******* *** ** *********, New Jersey 07856 973-***-**** acp0jr@r.postjobfree.com
LEGAL OPERATIONS
Broad ranging professional and management experience in diversified high technology industries with solid background in
legal technology applications, including knowledge management systems and web based technology implementation.
(Matter Management, E-billing, Records Management and Enterprise Content Management). Particular focus on legal
operations. Broad range of experience including financial, operational and legal. Successfully directed the delivery of cost
effective and state-of-the-art information technology support and legal operational support. Demonstrated ability to build
successful teams of diverse cross-functional experts. Skilled in project management. Experienced in implementing new
legal technology applications.
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Knowledge Management Records Management
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Technology Development Financial Management
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Matter and Spend Management SharePoint 2007 and 2013
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Document Management MS Office
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Operations Management Six Sigma Greenbelt Certifications
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Website Content Management Project Management
CAREER EXPERIENCE
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. 2002-2014
Director, Legal Operations, Law & Government Relations
Responsible for driving efficiency and productivity by developing and supporting implementation of a state-of-the-art technology
infrastructure; promoting professional development and training of the in-house legal team through in-house and on-line training
opportunities; improving service levels, collaboration and communication internally and externally through a best-in-class website;
providing general business support, including vendor management, budgeting and benchmarking; increasing the availability of
reporting metrics; improving knowledge management capabilities; and driving key department initiatives.
1. Expanded Law Department knowledge management footprint across departments
2. Drove implementation of the Law Department’s electronic invoicing system
3. Upgraded the matter and document management systems
4. Developed and manage multiple legal Intranet sites across multiple platforms for preventive law and risk
mitigation
5. Managed global records team to reduced storage costs and potential company vulnerability to outside litigation
• Developed the technology strategy and roadmap for law department and continued implementation
• Provided support to e-discovery process to ensure adherence to new federal rules of civil procedure
• Managed effective incorporation of the Global Records Management into the Law Department
• Third party vendor negotiation and management
• Managed the Law Department Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Diversity Program
HEWLETT PACKARD (COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION), Houston, Texas 1998-2001
Worldwide Director of Technology Office of the General Counsel.
Reporting to the General Counsel, established the technology strategy for the Office of the General Counsel, incorporating
knowledge management tools and techniques to enhance productivity and minimize costs. Developed global technology strategies
geared towards influencing cultural environmental change.
1. Developed technology strategy and roadmap for the global law department.
2. Managed the development and integration of state of the art, web based matter management system.
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3. Managed design and implementation of electronic invoicing system for improved cost management
4. Managed the design and launch of lawyer-centric and client-focused Intranet sites
5. Spearheaded technology upgrades for desktops and application servers for the global department
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James R. King
21 Zachary Way Mt Arlington, New Jersey 07856 973-***-**** acp0jr@r.postjobfree.com
HEWLETT PACKARD (DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION), Maynard, MA
Director of Technology, Assistant Director, Planning & Operations, Office of the General Counsel 1995-1998
Partnered with Director to provide cost-effective general administration, operations and finance services to an organization with 270
professionals/70 support staff in 27 countries; average spend of US $75M. Developed and successfully launched Law Department
web sites acknowledged as example of industry best practices.
1. Provided best practices strategic and operational information technology services to Law, Trade, Security,
Environment Health & Safety and Ethics functions.
2. Redesigned the technology service delivery model to improve client satisfaction and service.
3. Designed and implemented a virtual office technology environment achieving system-wide integration/data
sharing and productivity gain of 20% and hard dollar savings of ~$500K.
4. Pioneered and executed the development and launch of official intranet sites for the Office of the General
Counsel
Business Operations Manager
Partnered with Director of Environment Health & Safety to develop worldwide strategic plans and budgets. Managed all
administrative, financial, operations and technology activities for the function with 70 employees worldwide, budget of US $12M.
1. Developed financial training for professional and support staff resulting in improved financial management and
forecasting.
2. Designed acquisition policies and procedures that successfully eliminated unauthorized external commitments
made on behalf of the corporation.
3. Designed automated planning and budgeting model to enable functional managers to meet their stated
commitments and minimize costs.
4. Developed complex and auditable financial systems for tracking acquisition, development and remediation costs
and allocating insurance recovery.
5. Successfully negotiated annual cost allocations with all company business units
Senior Engineering Operations Manager
Directed all business operations activities for two engineering development teams. Provided planning, cost management, project
scheduling, asset management and facilities and resource requirements.
1. Led development of physical inventory management resulting in significant cost savings and more efficient
customer problem resolution.
2. Managed successful physical relocation of three major engineering groups, including space and cost
negotiations, technical lab and office fit ups, including laboratory retrofit of 130,000 sf without any productivity loss
3. Developed and implemented financial management reporting processes, including cost justification and approval
for future spending.
Financial Manager 1986-1992
Managed financial planning and forecasting support activities for two engineering teams with over 200 staff and annual spend of
US $30M. Developed and implemented integrated tactical business plans for major project with estimated lifetime revenues of US
$6B
4. Implemented financial controls and processes resulting in above average audit ratings
5. Achieved significant savings in various supported groups and maintained forecasting spend accuracy of greater
than 90%
6. Developed and delivered financial training program for management staff
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EDUCATION
JD, Law, Suffolk University School of Law, Boston, MA
MBA, Finance and Economics, Indiana University Graduate School of Business, Bloomington, Indiana
BBA, Accounting, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
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