Legal Operations Manager (El Segundo)
hace 2 días
El Segundo
About the Role We are seeking a highly capable Legal Operations Manager (Contingent) to support the effectiveness, execution, and strategic impact of a dynamic corporate Legal Department. This role works closely with Legal leadership, attorneys, and cross‑functional partners to improve how legal services are delivered across the business. This opportunity is ideal for a strong project manager, operational problem-solver, or senior paralegal who enjoys building structure, streamlining processes, implementing tools, and serving as a trusted partner to legal and business stakeholders. Prior experience as a paralegal or legal professional with deep operational exposure is strongly encouraged. This search is being conducted confidentially. What You’ll Do Legal Operations & Project Leadership • Lead and execute legal operations initiatives, including process improvements, technology implementations, and cross-functional projects., • Provide hands-on project management support to attorneys and Legal leadership—scoping initiatives, tracking milestones, managing timelines, and ensuring delivery., • Oversee and optimize legal’s core systems and tools, including:, • Matter management, • Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), • E-billing platforms, • Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting to provide insight into Legal workload, performance, and priorities., • Coordinate training for Legal team members and business partners on systems, tools, and operational processes., • Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal vendors, with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and cost control., • Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing spend tracking for the Legal Department., • Partner on communications and change management related to new tools, processes, policies, or department initiatives., • Contribute over time to strategic planning and longer-term Legal Operations roadmap development. Experience Required: • Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, • Experience implementing and scaling legal operations frameworks in a corporate, technology, or global environment., • 5+ years of experience in Legal Operations, Legal Strategy, Management Consulting, or a related operational role., • Senior paralegals, legal program managers, or legal professionals with substantial operational responsibility are strongly encouraged to apply., • 10+ years preferred in a high-growth, enterprise, or complex corporate environment., • Demonstrated ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively across teams., • Flexibility to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Ability to travel approximately 5–10% annually, as needed, for team or department meetings., • Working knowledge of legal workflows, including:, • Litigation, • Corporate governance, • Compliance and regulatory matters, • Contracts, • Experience supporting or leading:, • Technology implementations, • Budget tracking, • Vendor and outside counsel management, • Cross-functional initiatives, • Familiarity with legal technologies such as:, • E-billing Why This Role This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a Legal Department that values operational excellence, thoughtful collaboration, and innovation. The role offers visibility, variety, and the chance to work closely with experienced legal leaders in a confidential, high-impact capacity. If you’re a legal operations professional or senior paralegal looking to expand your influence beyond traditional support work, this role was designed with you in mind. Please send in a resume today! Jannine Adams Sr. Talent Acquisitions