Head of Legal Outsourcing Services

Overview

An independent contract opportunity is available to lead a globally distributed legal outsourcing team focused on contract drafting and review. This role reports to the Head of Corporate/M&A Practice and operates fully remotely with working hours aligned to Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately fourteen lawyers and paralegals located worldwide.
• Establish structured people management practices including regular one-on-one meetings, feedback, professional development, and strategic alignment.
• Redesign the drafting and review workflow for non-disclosure agreements by embedding artificial intelligence to increase throughput and focus expertise on higher-value work.
• Define and implement the new operating model for the outsourcing function.
• Identify, scope, and launch additional contract review and drafting services to expand the service offering beyond non-disclosure agreements.
• Own service delivery metrics such as turnaround times, quality standards, and client outcomes.
• Partner directly with senior leadership including the Managing Partner, Head of Firm Management, and revenue-generating partners.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten years' experience in legal practice, legal operations, or corporate and commercial legal services with substantive contract work expertise.
• Direct experience with non-disclosure agreements and U.S. commercial contracts, preferably within private equity or financial services.
• Availability to work aligned with U.S. Eastern business hours.
• Proven track record of building or transforming a function from manual to structured, metrics-driven operations, with clear personal contributions.
• Demonstrable fluency in artificial intelligence, including designing and deploying AI-enabled workflows (not just operating existing tools).
• Experience leading distributed teams with a commitment to structured people management and professional development.

Contract Details

• Contract type: Independent contract
• Location: 100% remote
• Working hours: Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Location

Remote, with required availability during U.S. Eastern Standard Time business hours.