Chief of Staff & Senior Director of Legal Operations leading strategic initiatives and driving innovation with AI technologies. Collaborating across teams to enhance legal workflows and employee engagement.
Responsibilities
Serve as the right hand to the Chief Legal Officer facilitating effective communications, prioritization, and planning for the Legal department.
Act as a focal point and strategic liaison between Legal and partner functions in Communications, People Organization, and Finance.
Facilitate alignment, collaboration, and financial performance across the Legal Leadership Team.
Champion adoption of AI and advanced technologies to enhance legal workflows, contract review, knowledge management, and analytics.
Lead and develop the Legal Operations team, including senior leaders, fostering growth, accountability, and innovation.
Oversee legal vendor management, ensuring effective controls and cost saving strategies across primary Legal spend categories.
Manage continual improvement and operations for technology platforms and pan-Legal processes.
Lead initiatives to boost employee engagement, connection, and performance across the Legal department.
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in a science or professional discipline.
15+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in legal operations, chief of staff or similar senior leadership roles.
Proven success managing and facilitating senior leaders and cross-functional teams in a complex, global environment.
Experience leading large-scale operational transformation, ideally including AI/technology-driven change.
Exceptional diplomatic and influencing skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and resolve challenges among senior stakeholders.
Strong executive presence, communication skills, and strategic mindset.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
Job title
Chief of Staff – Senior Director, Legal Operations
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