Hershey Builds Up Legal Ops Function with Axiom, Unwraps Major Savings
How Hershey engaged and converted an Axiom lawyer to develop their legal operations function, reduce outside spend, and streamline their law firm panel.
Axiom helps you find & engage the right Fortune 500-experienced legal operations professionals to rethink spend allocations to maximize savings and optimize workflows.
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Our legal operations professionals can help your company with a wide range of needs, including:
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Complex projects and team solutions require talent to support all levels of work. Axiom’s world-class paralegals, contract managers, and legal operations professionals partner with Axiom lawyers to support your in-house team, improve processes, and drive cost savings.
The demand for specialized legal operations and support professionals has never been higher. These individuals are the backbone of efficient and effective legal services within any organization, offering a bridge between the traditional practice of law and the dynamic needs of modern business management. Whether you're a startup seeking to establish your legal framework or a seasoned corporation looking to optimize your in-house legal departments, our network of legal operations professionals is here to support your every need.
Our legal talent excels in the key areas of legal operations functions, including financial management, vendor management, and data analytics. They bring a wealth of experience from various sectors, ready to augment your existing in-house lawyers and general counsel. By leveraging the latest in management software technology and business intelligence, they ensure that your legal work is not only compliant but also contributes strategically to your business goals.
At Axiom, we have a deep understanding of the core competencies required to succeed in the legal operations role. Many professionals in our network are active participants in the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC), staying ahead of the curve in industry standards and innovations. From optimizing your legal operations teams to enhancing the efficiency of in-house legal departments, our legal talent is equipped to navigate the complexities of modern legal challenges.
Vendor management, a critical component of the legal operations functions, is handled with utmost precision and strategic foresight. Our professionals ensure that your legal service providers are not just cost-effective but also align with your company’s values and long-term objectives.
Embrace the future of legal services with our legal operations and support professionals. Our talent is not just adept at managing legal work; they are pioneers in integrating legal expertise with business intelligence to drive your company forward. With a focus on efficiency, innovation, and strategic alignment, Axiom’s legal operations professionals are ready to transform your legal challenges into opportunities for growth.
With 1,000+ experienced Allied Legal Professionals around the world, our network is extensive and diverse, enabling us to match businesses with professionals who have the specific skills and experience required to tackle their unique challenges.
Legal operations managers are essential catalysts for efficiency and innovation within the legal sector. By integrating these seasoned professionals into your business or law firm, you unlock a multitude of benefits that streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of your legal services.
Axiom’s legal operations managers come equipped with a wealth of experience in optimizing time-consuming legal workflows, implementing cutting-edge technology solutions, and managing cross-functional teams to drive organizational success. They act as strategic liaisons between legal departments and other business units, ensuring that legal objectives align with broader company goals.
Axiom makes it easy to find legal operations specialists in your area. Find the lawyers and legal staff you need with Axiom’s Talent Finder. Browse through our network of experienced lawyers, legal operations professionals, paralegals, and contract managers.
You can narrow your search by applying filters for location, availability, and experience. Once you find the right legal talent for your needs, you can start a conversation or book them directly.
In addition to legal operations specialists, Axiom’s large network of legal talent spans across 14 practice areas and 30+ industries. Whether you need a compliance lawyer, data privacy lawyer, intellectual property lawyer, or any other type of legal support, we’ve got you covered.
Our lawyers and legal operations professionals can work remotely, which not only helps to reduce costs but also provides us with the flexibility to engage with businesses from anywhere in the world. Axiom has 25 years of proven experience in remote engagements, supporting the onboarding and management of thousands of remote relationships.
Axiom’s deep bench of legal support staff can be accessed in just a few easy steps. Use our Talent Finder to let Axiom find your business top in-house legal talent quickly and within budget. Just answer a few quick questions and we’ll find you qualified legal talent with the necessary experience.
You can also contact us and schedule a consultation to receive a curated list of Axiom lawyers matched to your needs. Next, interview one or more of our suggested options. After you select the best candidate, your lawyer can begin work. The process is quick, easy, and can be completed in as little as 24 hours.
Axiom’s lawyers and allied legal professionals provide a cost-effective alternative to outside counsel and can supplement strategic law firm work.
By partnering with Axiom, you gain access to a pool of legal talent dedicated to transforming your legal department into a model of efficiency and effectiveness. Whether you are looking to improve contract management, compliance, legal spend management, or any other aspect of legal operations, our professionals have the skills and expertise to deliver tangible results.
Axiom is one of the world’s leading alternative legal services providers (ALSP). We will find your business top legal operations professionals quickly and within budget.
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