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Reimagine What’s Possible 

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) Operations Leader is the OGC’s internal expert on technology, operational design, and capital management, ensuring the department operates with clarity and measurable impact. The role collaborates with and influences OGC leadership to shape strategic direction, optimize processes, and reinforce strong operational discipline across the function.

This role drives the effective and efficient operations of the following global functions reporting into the company’s General Counsel: Legal Department, Global Asset Protection (GAP), Compliance, regional function Government Relations, Corporate Strategy, and M&A.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance starting day 1 of employment

• 401k plan with company contributions that vest on day 1

• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick time

• Paid Parental Leave (Up to 8 weeks)

• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit

• Adoption assistance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)

• Health Savings Account

• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D

• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Many more supplemental benefits available

Job Responsibilities:

Operational Strategy & Efficiency

• Lead the development of the function's strategic priorities, annual objectives and supporting initiatives.

• Evaluate and redesign OGC workflows to drive efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement.

• Establish OGC global standards, metrics, and governance to drive operational consistency and measurable performance.

• Lead cross‑functional alignment on priorities and strategic project execution.

• Prepare and deliver executive reporting on performance and key initiatives.

Outside Counsel & Spend Governance

• Lead development and management of the outside counsel program, including RFPs, AFAs, and reverse auctions.

• Be responsible for global implementation of outside counsel technologies and governance processes.

• Direct enterprise‑wide cost optimization initiatives through strict budgeting, forecasting, and capital management.

Technology & Innovation

• Define and lead the legal technology and digital transformation strategy, including evaluation of new technologies and AI solutions.

• Drive implementation, adoption, and optimization of core platforms across the OGC.

Communication & Engagement

• Design and implement a communication strategy that strengthens alignment, visibility, and engagement across OGC.

Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead global project teams and develop paraprofessional talent to support capability growth and succession planning.

• Be responsible for legal operations programs, including technology deployment, spend management, and performance analytics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in a legal environment, law firm, or corporate operations setting.

• Expertise in operations areas such as vendor governance, spend management, legal technology platforms, and cross‑functional workflow design.

• Proven success leading sophisticated, enterprise‑scale projects with measurable impact on cost, compliance, and operational performance.

• Excellent judgment, discretion, communication skills; act with speed and focus.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Capabilities:

• Dynamic self‑starter with a passion for operational excellence and project management.

• Highly organized problem‑solver and confident decision‑maker capable of influencing at all levels of leadership.

• Thrives in a fast‑changing, global environment and adept at leading initiatives across diverse geographies.

• Effective relationship builder with strong teamwork orientation and ability to leverage networks to standardize processes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, document‑sharing platforms, e‑signing tools; familiarity with traditional and electronic discovery processes.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.  
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.  

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