Legal Operations Manager

Applied Intuition is seeking a Legal Operations Manager to own and optimize our legal department’s operations and technology stack, including procurement and contract lifecycle management. This person will be responsible for selecting, implementing, and/or maintaining tools such as privacy software, a new contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, and enhancements to procurement and legal request ticketing systems. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background, proven project management experience, and is energized by process improvement and AI integration. This is a highly cross-functional role partnering with Legal, Finance, IT, and internal customers to deliver scalable, user-friendly systems.

Own all aspects of the legal tech stack, including evaluation, implementation, and ongoing administration of software tools

Lead the integration of workflow automation and AI-powered tools while ensuring data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance

Manage system migrations, upgrades, and user access; proactively identify and address system pain points for internal customers

Partner with Legal, Finance, and Procurement to capture requirements, optimize processes, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction

Serve as project manager across multiple concurrent initiatives, aligning technical solutions with business goals and compliance requirements

Develop and deliver training, documentation, and support resources for end users

Monitor industry trends in legal technology, privacy, and AI; make recommendations for continuous improvement

Manage vendor relationships for legal software and coordinate across IT, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure seamless operations

Track key metrics, prepare dashboards, and report on system adoption and performance

5+ years of experience in legal operations, technical program management, or technology implementation, with direct ownership of legal or compliance systems

Demonstrated expertise in project management, systems integration, and cross-functional collaboration

Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira, procurement tools such as Coupa, CLMs, and workflow/process improvement, ideally in a high-growth, tech-forward environment

Technical acumen and comfort driving evaluation and integration of new technologies and AI solutions

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Background in technical program management (TPM), legal operations, or business systems

Experience leading legal technology initiatives at a scaling technology company

Knowledge of procurement, finance systems, and legal process automation

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $160,000 USD to $220,000 USD annually.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact careers@applied.co. We will work with you!