VP, Legal Operations

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.