In a legal ecosystem stacked with law firms, alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) and members of the Big Four, there are plenty of options on the table for businesses toying with the idea of ditching their legal departments and outsourcing the bulk of that work. But even if there’s technically no legal department on the books anymore, the need for a legal ops manager will likely continue to persist. 

Still, it’s too soon to tell for Benjamin Moore. Earlier this week, the paint company laid off the entirety of its four-person legal team. A source familiar with the situation told Legaltech News affiliate Corporate Counsel that all forthcoming legal work will be funneled to the firm of Littler Mendelson and independent contractors.