Legal Operations Specialist
About The Position
Higgsfield is seeking a Legal Operations Manager to help build and scale the systems, processes, and technology that power our legal function. Working closely with our Legal team and cross-functional stakeholders, you will own and optimize our contract lifecycle management platform (Ironclad), streamline legal workflows, and introduce automation and AI-powered solutions to improve efficiency across the organization. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, tech-savvy operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and is excited about leveraging emerging technologies to build a modern, scalable legal function.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in legal technology, including contract lifecycle management platforms (Ironclad strongly preferred), e-billing systems, and matter management tools.
- Hands-on experience with Ironclad is required, including configuring, managing, and optimizing contract lifecycle management workflows.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing legal workflows, process improvements, and automation solutions.
- Experience leveraging AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to improve legal processes.
- Experience supporting global teams and navigating the operational needs of a rapidly scaling organization.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience developing metrics, building reports, and using data to inform business decisions.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to take ownership and operate independently.
- Highly collaborative, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working at a high-growth technology or AI company strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help design and continuously improve the Legal team's operating model, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and automate manual processes.
- Develop and maintain scalable legal processes that support the needs of a rapidly growing global organization.
- Own and manage our legal technology stack, including Ironclad contract lifecycle management workflows, matter management, and e-billing systems.
- Optimize Ironclad workflows to streamline contract intake, approvals, execution, and overall contract management.
- Develop and implement automation solutions, including AI-assisted first review of NDAs, to improve the efficiency of legal processes.
- Partner with internal teams to identify and implement AI tools and automation solutions that improve how legal work is managed.
- Oversee relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers, including budget management, billing, and performance tracking.
- Establish metrics and reporting dashboards to provide visibility into the Legal team's priorities, workload, and performance.
- Use operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and support informed decision-making.
- Partner closely with Finance, IT, and business teams to ensure legal processes and systems align with broader company operations.
- Work with cross-functional stakeholders to streamline legal workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Support the implementation and adoption of new legal tools, systems, and processes across the organization.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- a competitive 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- additional benefits and perks
- The opportunity to work on ambitious AI products alongside a highly experienced, fast-moving, and international team.
- Significant ownership, direct impact, and opportunities for professional growth as the company scales.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
