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Larson Maddox lists this VP, Legal Operations opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
New York City | $160,000 - $250,000 Base Salary + Bonus | 4 Days In-Office
A leading financial services organization is seeking a Legal Operations Specialist to help build and scale a modern, technology-driven Legal & Compliance function. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to drive operational excellence, leverage cutting-edge legal technology and AI tools, and influence how a sophisticated legal department delivers value to the business.
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of legal operations expertise, technology fluency, project management skills, and a passion for process improvement. This position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape strategy, implement new tools, and partner closely with senior legal leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and enhance legal operations processes, workflows, and infrastructure to improve efficiency and scalability.
Serve as the primary owner of legal technology platforms, including contract lifecycle management, matter management, e-billing, and knowledge management systems.
Champion the adoption of AI and emerging technologies across the legal function to improve productivity, quality, and speed.
Create training materials, best practices, and implementation strategies to support successful technology adoption.
Establish metrics, reporting, and dashboards to measure department performance and operational improvements.
Manage outside counsel relationships, legal spend, budgeting, and vendor performance.
Partner with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to implement process improvements and operational initiatives.
Drive cross-functional projects and act as a bridge between legal strategy and business execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; relevant legal operations certifications are a plus.
5+ years of experience in legal operations, business operations, consulting, legal technology, corporate governance, or a related field.
Experience implementing and managing legal technology solutions.
Exposure to AI tools, workflow automation, or legal innovation initiatives.
Strong project management, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, drive change, and influence across teams.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Experience within financial services, fintech, professional services, or other highly regulated environments is preferred.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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