Legal Operations Manager (Hybrid - El Segundo, CA)

Our Customer is an endoscope manufacturer, offering systems for human and veterinary medicine as well as for industrial applications. They are headquartered in El Segundo, California.

Our Customer is seeking a Legal Operations Manager on a contract basis to help support their business needs. This role is hybrid in El Segundo, CA.

This position plays a critical role in supporting the efficiency, execution, and impact of the legal department. This role partners with legal leadership and attorneys to drive day-to-day operational excellence, manage projects and initiatives (including cross-functional activities), and support the delivery of legal services to business partners. This is an ideal role for a strong project manager and problem solver who enjoys building structure, improving processes, building trusted relationships in the business, and providing strategic input.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute legal operations projects and cross-functional initiatives, including process improvements and technology implementations
• Support Legal leadership with project planning, milestone tracking, timelines, and execution of strategic initiatives
• Manage and optimize legal systems and tools such as matter management, contract lifecycle management, and e-billing platforms
• Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting to provide visibility into Legal team performance and workload
• Coordinate training for Legal team members and business partners on tools, systems, and processes
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal vendors to drive efficiency, consistency, and cost control
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities, including tracking departmental spend and financial performance
• Assist with communications and change management for Legal initiatives, including rollout of new tools, policies, and processes
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and roadmap development for the Legal function
• Engage with executive stakeholders, requiring sound judgment and strong communication skills
• Support additional projects and initiatives as needed
• Travel occasionally (5–10%) for meetings and team collaboration

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Legal Operations, Legal Strategy, Management Consulting, or related field (10+ years preferred)
• Proven experience implementing legal operations frameworks at scale in corporate, tech, or global environments
• Strong understanding of legal workflows, including litigation, corporate, compliance, regulatory, and contracts
• Experience managing cross-functional programs, budgets, and technology implementations
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level engagement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with legal technologies such as e-billing systems, contract lifecycle management, matter management systems, and AI/automation tools
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Strong business judgment and ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Adaptability and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on scalability and efficiency
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships across diverse teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with workflow automation tools
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Experience working in high-growth or enterprise environments

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.