Advanced Legal Management and Operations Services

We offer advanced Legal Management and Legal Operations services to optimize operational efficiency and ensure strategic management of legal processes.

Dr. Inga Rusu, a seasoned Legal Operations expert with extensive experience across two American multinationals as a Senior Legal Operations Advisor, provides support to legal departments in digital transformation and performance enhancement through custom, innovative solutions. Leveraging her expertise, we ensure a pragmatic, data‑driven, innovative, and tailored approach that delivers tangible results in terms of efficiency and cost savings.

Our service model is fully customizable to meet the specific needs of clients ranging from large corporations with complex legal departments to medium and small businesses aiming to modernize and streamline their operations.

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1. Strategic Support & Change Management

• Annual Legal Department Strategy: Development of yearly roadmaps aligned with company objectives.

• Change Management: Implementation support for new technologies and workflows within legal teams.

• Status Quo Assessment: Evaluation of current operations versus desired future state, identifying gaps and opportunities.

• Advisory for Spin‑offs & Restructuring: Facilitation of legal infrastructure transitions during mergers, spin‑offs, and acquisitions.

• System Integration: Coordination with corporate systems (e.g., ERP, Finance, Procurement).

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2. Legal Tech Implementation & Optimization

• E‑Billing & Matter Management:

  • Platform selection and technical integration.

  • End‑to‑end implementation support and KPI dashboard development.

• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM):

  • Requirements analysis, system evaluation, and platform selection.

  • Full implementation—from configuration to user training and operational rollout.

  • Continuous performance monitoring and iterative improvement.

• Legal Entity Management:

  • Centralization of legal entity governance.

  • Automation of statutory deadlines and regulatory compliance updates.

  • Integration with corporate platforms for data coherence.

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3. Process Improvement & Standardization

• Workflow Optimization: Mapping and automation of legal requests and intake forms.

• Document Management: Implementation of knowledge management systems and standardized templates, checklists, and playbooks.

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4. Cost Control

• Legal Budget Optimization: Planning, monitoring, and analyzing legal spending.

• Periodic Reporting: Data‑driven decision support through regular financial reports.

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5. Legal Vendor Management

• Preferred Counsel Panel:

  • Vendor selection based on specialization, geography, and service quality.

  • Panel segmentation for types of legal work (e.g., litigation, compliance).

  • Fee structure negotiation (including AFAs like fixed fees, success fees, blended rates).

• Performance Monitoring:

  • Definition of legal vendor KPIs (turnaround time, cost efficiency, internal satisfaction).

  • Automated evaluation through e‑billing and matter‑management data.

  • Annual performance review and alignment meetings.

• Centralized Vendor Strategy:

  • Consolidation of counsel to reduce overhead and strengthen scarce relationships.

  • Compliance enforcement on provider billing, data security, and ethical standards.

  • Technology integration for real-time cost and performance tracking.

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6. Data Analytics & Reporting

• KPI Definition & Tracking:

  • Metrics for legal department performance, spending, resource allocation, case outcomes.

• Structured Reporting:

  • Use of e‑billing, matter‑management, and CLM systems for data collection.

  • Tailored periodic reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) on spending, performance, workflows, risks.

  • Benchmarking (internal and market‑based) and trend analysis.

• Interactive Dashboards:

  • Development of Power BI/Tableau or integrated dashboards for real-time metrics.

  • Process bottleneck identification, strategic resource allocation, vendor renegotiation.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Periodic performance reviews and course corrections.

  • Stakeholder feedback loops for tool enhancement and analytics refinement.

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7. Training & Knowledge Management

• Personnel Training & Onboarding:

  • Customized programs for new tools and platforms.

  • Development of materials for efficient team integration.

• Knowledge Management Systems:

  • Centralized digital repositories for contracts, templates, best practices, and playbooks.

  • Standardized document models to reduce drafting time and risk.

  • Production of practical guides and checklists for recurring legal tasks, such as contract negotiation, litigation, review, and compliance procedures.