Director, Legal Programs

Overview

This role leads execution of complex Legal Operations initiatives, strengthens project management discipline, and applies DBS-based operating routines to improve visibility, accountability, and delivery across key Legal & Compliance priorities.

The position reports to the Senior Director, Legal Operations and is remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex Legal Operations initiatives by developing project plans, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring delivery against agreed objectives.
• Establish and maintain project management standards, governance routines, and reporting mechanisms that improve visibility, accountability, and execution across key initiatives.
• Coach and support project managers and initiative leads to strengthen program management capability and adoption of practical best practices.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, DBS, and business stakeholders to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and maintain momentum across cross-functional workstreams.
• Apply DBS tools and continuous improvement practices to improve processes, strengthen management systems, and drive sustainable results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional programs, projects, or operational initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• 2+ years of experience leading people, coaching team members, or developing project and program management capabilities through direct or indirect leadership.
• Experience establishing project governance, operating cadences, performance metrics, status reporting, and execution routines.
• Experience applying DBS, Lean, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or similar business system methodologies.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives, stakeholders, risks, dependencies, and competing priorities. Experience communicating project status, risks, decisions, and recommendations to senior leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Legal Operations, Compliance Operations, Corporate Functions, or another business support environment.
• Supporting enterprise-wide system, process, or operating model initiatives.
• DBS certification or demonstrated application of DBS tools and methodologies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $140,000-$180,000 (may be modified in the future).
• Eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Travel & Other Requirements

• 25% travel (if applicable for the role).

Location

• Remote (work remotely from your home for eligible roles).

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities as required by law.