Job Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Legal Operations Manager in United States.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal operations professional to lead and optimize the operational backbone of a high-performing Legal function. You will drive the adoption of systems, processes, and AI-enabled tools to streamline workflows, enhance team performance, and scale operations across multiple practice areas including GTM, G&A, and R&D. The position requires a strategic and hands-on approach, balancing people management with operational execution, process improvement, and technology implementation. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure legal operations run efficiently, while using data and insights to drive continuous improvement. This is a dynamic environment where innovation, operational excellence, and AI-driven problem solving are highly valued.

Accountabilities:

• Manage, mentor, and develop the Legal Operations team, providing coaching, career growth support, and setting clear performance goals.
• Own and execute the Legal Operations roadmap, including workflow modernization, automation, AI tool implementation, and resource planning.
• Partner with legal leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance contracting workflows, audit readiness, and process efficiency.
• Operationalize workflows across practice areas, identifying gaps, implementing scalable systems, and documenting procedures to improve consistency and velocity.
• Lead evaluation, implementation, and management of legal technology systems, including CLM platforms, ticketing systems, and vendor management solutions.
• Oversee outside counsel billing and legal vendor management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain KPI and data frameworks to analyze performance, provide actionable insights, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• 8–10+ years of experience in Legal Operations or related operational roles within high-growth SaaS or technology environments.
• 4+ years of experience managing teams, including coaching and development of staff.
• Proven ability to partner with legal leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive operational adoption and alignment.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Glean, Zapier, Workato) and ticketing platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA).
• Experience architecting or managing CLM platforms and designing contracting or procurement workflows.
• Knowledge of billing/matter management, legal vendor onboarding, and compliance systems.
• Strong program and project management skills, with operational analytics capabilities.
• Excellent communication, business-partner mindset, and ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to leverage enterprise AI tools to automate and improve legal workflows.
• Track record of delivering scalable, impactful solutions for legal teams with measurable outcomes.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary: $159,900 – $188,100 USD
• Eligibility for bonuses and restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative, high-performance team environment
• Opportunities to work with innovative AI-driven legal tools and processes

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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