Overview
The organization is seeking a Manager, Legal Technology & Operations to lead the strategy and execution of technology and operational initiatives supporting the legal department and broader business functions. This role combines strategic planning, technology leadership, and cross-functional collaboration across procurement, accounting, HR, sales, deal desk, IT, engineering, and enterprise systems. The focus is on driving automation, cost savings, and scalable processes to support growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning and execution of legal and business operations initiatives, emphasizing automation of legal processes at scale, including Go-To-Market strategies, CPQ implementations and enhancements, and support for new ad formats and retailer engagements.
- Design and deploy efficient, customer-centric operational methods within Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, ensuring collaboration across procurement, accounting, HR, sales, deal desk, IT, engineering, and enterprise systems.
- Identify and evaluate emerging legal technology tools and trends; lead implementation and ongoing optimization of legal technology systems; resolve technical issues impacting operations.
- Implement procurement practices that generate cost savings in contracting and review processes, including integrations with Oracle, Zip, Salesforce, Workday, and merging P2P with contract review workflows.
- Manage the eBilling system and ensure adherence to Billing Guidelines; participate in RFPs and law firm evaluations to increase accountability and cost savings within the legal department.
- Facilitate effective internal communication and advocate for adoption of innovative processes to promote a transparent organizational culture.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in legal operations, strategy & operations, or related fields with demonstrated experience managing technology systems and cross-functional programs.
- Proven success leading at least two end-to-end technology implementations with deep systems integrations (e.g., Ironclad, Zip, Salesforce, CPQ, Oracle, Workday).
- Strong analytical and project management skills capable of managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with experience collaborating across legal, finance, IT, and business teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a high-growth tech company or similarly dynamic environment, building and scaling operations.
- Prior management experience, including team leadership or direct people management.
- Familiarity with Go-To-Market operations, deal desk workflows, or sales process infrastructure.
- Experience conducting vendor RFPs, law firm evaluations, or managing external legal spend.
- Ability to identify automation opportunities and lead change management efforts to drive organizational adoption of new processes.
- Interest in leveraging emerging technology, including AI-powered tools, to enhance legal and business operations.
Compensation & Benefits
- This is a remote role with compensation dependent on the candidate's permanent work location.
- Base pay range for Canadian candidates: $122,000–$128,500 CAD.
- Eligible for new hire equity grants and annual refresh grants.
- The organization offers highly competitive compensation and benefits tailored to each employee's location.
Location
- Remote position.
- Currently hiring only in the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.