The opportunity
We are hiring a Chief of Staff / Head of Legal Operations to join our growing Legal team. This role sits at the intersection of executive strategy and legal department operations, driving organizational effectiveness at the highest level while building and running the operational backbone of the legal function.
What you'll do
Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the legal leadership team,: ensuring alignment across strategic priorities
Drive cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution, holding: stakeholders accountable to deadline and deliverables
Prepare materials for team meetings, leadership meetings and communications on behalf of the team
Manage the cadence of meetings, offsites and strategic planning process
Develop and track KPIs and metrics to measure legal department performance: and demonstrate value to the business
Design, implement, and continuously improve legal department processes,: workflows, and systems (e.g., matter management, contract lifecycle management, e-billing)
What they're looking for
- Own the legal department's budget, including forecasting, spend tracking, and outside counsel fee management
- Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal vendors, including: negotiating rates and evaluating performance
- Manage the law enforcement and government response team, overseeing intake,: triage, and response to subpoenas, warrants, and other government or law enforcement requests
- Support legal team hiring, onboarding, and resource planning
