Legal Operations Lead

Lime

Legal Operations & Solutions Lead at Lime addressing operational challenges and improving efficiency across Legal workflows in a remote US role.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $96,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process improvement, operational excellence, and legal technology solutions, with a strong focus on data-informed decision-making and strategic advisory. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, enhance team efficiency, and develop scalable processes that support organizational goals.

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Process ImprovementOperational ExcellenceData-Informed Decision MakingProgram LeadershipLegal Technology Solutions

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Hard Skills

Operational StrategyChange ManagementMetrics DevelopmentSystems ThinkingAutomationAI IntegrationReporting FrameworksWorkflow OptimizationDocumentation DevelopmentTraining Design

Soft Skills

Collaborative PartnerEffective CommunicationTrust BuildingOwnershipProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Matter ManagementContract Lifecycle Management (CLM)EDiscovery ToolsOperational ToolsAutomation Software

Industry Keywords

Legal OperationsStakeholder EngagementProcess AlignmentKnowledge ManagementChange Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence: Identify inefficiencies across Legal workflows and implement solutions that help teams work more effectively.
Program & Change Leadership: Lead operational initiatives from idea to adoption, ensuring sustainable change and measurable results.
Legal Technology & Solutions: Help shape and improve Legal's technology ecosystem, including matter management, CLM, eDiscovery, automation, AI, and other operational tools.
Data & Insights: Build reporting and metrics that help Legal leadership make informed decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
Knowledge Management & Enablement: Develop scalable processes, documentation, training, and self-service resources that improve consistency across the Legal team.
Strategic Advisory: Partner with Legal leadership to prioritize initiatives, solve operational challenges, and support long-term goals.
Operational Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness: Improve how Legal delivers services by reducing friction, aligning processes, and enhancing stakeholder experiences.
Team Support & Special Projects: Take ownership of new challenges and contribute wherever needed to help the Legal team operate effectively.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience solving complex operational challenges, applying systems thinking to design practical, scalable solutions that improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
Experienced Navigator: You have successfully led operational improvements and know how to move initiatives from idea to execution.
Systems Thinker: You quickly understand how people, processes, technology, and data interact and can identify opportunities to improve them.
Program Leader: You are skilled at managing complex initiatives, aligning stakeholders, and delivering results.
Data-Informed Decision Maker: You have experience defining metrics, developing reporting frameworks, and using insights to inform strategy and operational improvements.
Technology-Enabler: You are curious about technology, automation, and AI, and enjoy using them to solve business problems.
Collaborative Partner: You build trust across teams and communicate complex ideas in a clear and practical way.
Builder's Mindset: You take ownership, embrace ambiguity, and are willing to roll up your sleeves to help the team succeed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans. We also provide company-paid life and disability insurance and company-funded mental health benefits.
Financial & Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth options, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.
Family & Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, plus fertility and family-forming benefits.
Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation, paid leaves, and 10 company holidays.
Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities, a monthly phone allowance, dedicated learning and development days, and access to perks including One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.