Process Optimization: Design, implement, and maintain efficient legal workflows and processes, including the management of the legal department's ticketing system to streamline requests and intake.
Contract Administration Support: Work closely with the Legal and Procurement teams to streamline contract review and approval processes, ensuring efficiency and adherence to internal policies.
Budgeting & Metrics: Manage the legal department's annual budget, including detailed spend tracking, financial forecasting, and the preparation of a monthly metrics tracker and departmental reports.
Vendor & Outside Counsel Management: Oversee all relationships with legal vendors and outside counsel, including negotiating competitive fee arrangements, managing billing guidelines, and tracking performance against defined metrics.
Technology Management: Evaluate, implement, and manage the full suite of legal technology tools, including Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), e-billing, and document management systems, driving adoption and maximizing their value.
Knowledge Management: Create and maintain centralized legal knowledge bases, standardized templates, and playbooks to ensure consistent and efficient legal advice across the organization.
Project Management: Lead and manage critical cross-functional projects involving Legal, Finance, Compliance, HR, Procurement, and other internal teams. This includes managing complex transitions, such as the migration from one contract system to a new platform.
Compliance & Risk Management Support: Provide operational assistance for compliance initiatives, internal/external audits, and the tracking of key regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Technology, or Legal Studies).
6+ years of experience in Legal Operations or a similar function within an in-house legal department.
Proven expertise in implementing and managing legal technology solutions (e.g., CLM, e-billing, document management).
Strong analytical, financial, and legal budget management skills.
Expertise on Legal Budgeting and Contract Management tools such as SimpleLegal and Lexion.
Excellent project management and communication skills, with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional initiatives.
Benefits
This position will be eligible for a competitive year end performance bonus & equity package.
Full medical, dental, vision package to fit your needs
Flexible vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it
Pet discount plans & retirement plan with company match (401K)
The rare opportunity to work with sharp, motivated teammates solving some of the most unique challenges and changing the world
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