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FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corporation

This is a full-time position based in FirstEnergy's Headquarters in Akron, Ohio

The Manager of Legal Operations is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing and optimizing the business and administrative functions of FirstEnergy's Legal Department (Department). This role partners with the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Associate General Counsels (AGCs) to drive operational efficiency, devise and implement best practices, and support the team in delivering high-quality legal services to the organization. A core aspect of this role is fostering a culture of innovation, and leveraging advanced technology-including artificial intelligence (AI)-to transform legal processes and deliver forward-thinking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Strategy and Leadership:

• Prepare the Department's strategic plan to reflect the Department's goals and priorities.

• Lead initiatives to improve processes, systems, and workflows within the Department, including by implementing innovative technologies and AI-powered tools.

• Serve as a thought partner to the CLO and AGCs, championing an innovation-driven mindset and encouraging experimentation with emerging solutions.

• Work cross-functionally with professionals in HR, Finance, IT, and other business units.

• Supervise Department's administrative staff.

Financial Management:

• Develop, track, and report on the Department's annual and multi-year strategic operating plans, including budgeting and spend.

• Perform analysis and provide insights into the Department's ongoing spend management efforts and cost control initiatives, including by using technology to increase efficiency.

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the Department, and assist the Department in meeting or exceeding its budget goals.

• Manage monthly accruals and liaise with team leads, Finance Department, and vendors to ensure accurate accruals.

Vendor and Outside Counsel Management:

• Support the Associate General Counsel groups with negotiating and managing vendor contracts and outside counsel relationships, including with data-based analytics on pricing (including alternative billing arrangements) and ongoing fee management.

• Evaluate vendor performance and oversee the selection process, encouraging the use of AI-enabled platforms and forward-thinking service models.

• Support the AGCs' management of the Department's billing guidelines, including a review of the guidelines to ensure they remain best-in-class.

Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Innovation: