Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks, everything starts and ends with our mission: to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on challenging and disrupting the status quo, seeking innovators committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Who We Are

We take our mission seriously and are relentless in protecting our customers. We believe that the unique ideas of every team member contribute to our collective success. Our values, crowdsourced from employees, are reflected in our daily actions—embracing disruptive innovation, collaboration, integrity, and inclusivity.

As part of our team, you'll help shape the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value continuous learning, and respect individual differences. Our development and wellbeing programs, including FLEXBenefits, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning, support your growth and wellbeing.

We believe in the power of collaboration and in-person interactions, with a flexible work setup that fosters communication, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Job Description

This role supports Palo Alto Networks’ legal department by managing outside counsel engagements and legal spend. Responsibilities include selection, onboarding, performance evaluation, billing review, and maintaining legal technologies for e-billing, matter management, and spend analytics. The role reports to the Director, Head of Legal Operations, and collaborates with legal, finance, and outside counsel teams.

Your Impact

• Oversee quarterly and annual legal budget planning with Finance.
• Collaborate on forecasting and budgeting legal spend.
• Develop strategies to reduce outside counsel costs while maintaining quality.
• Implement law firm panel programs and spend optimization strategies.
• Manage onboarding, selection, and evaluation of outside counsel.
• Negotiate billing rates and alternative arrangements.
• Oversee e-billing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop legal spend analytics and reporting to identify trends and savings.
• Implement and support legal technology solutions.
• Stay current on industry best practices.
• Train legal teams and counsel on billing and technology topics.
• Drive continuous improvement in legal operations.
• Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners.

Your Experience

• Self-starter with enthusiasm, capable of working independently and supporting projects as needed.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• 7+ years in legal operations, focusing on outside counsel management and legal billing systems.
• Experience with legal technology platforms, including matter management, e-billing, and spend analytics.

Additional Information

The Team

Our Legal Team is dedicated to continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation. We value a positive attitude, high empathy, and adherence to legal and ethical standards, applying our knowledge to real-world scenarios and questioning the status quo for better solutions.

Compensation Disclosure

Compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and location, with a typical range of $142,000 - $178,000/year plus benefits, stock, and bonuses. Details on benefits are available here .

Our Commitment

We are problem solvers who embrace risks and challenge cybersecurity norms. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals. For assistance, contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, family or medical leave, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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