Head of Legal Operations & Chief of Staff

Job description

The Head of Legal Operations and Chief of Staff acts as the primary strategic partner to the General Counsel, ensuring the department’s operational goals are in lockstep with the company’s broader vision. This role is responsible for turning the Legal & Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team into a high-performing business unit–- providing the processes, technology, and data insights necessary to enable a 30+-person global team. You will lead a 2-person Legal Operations team, focusing on high-level strategy and enabling your team to lead their respective workstreams with high degrees of autonomy and accountability. You will: - Strategic Partnership (Chief of Staff): Partner with the GC and Legal Leadership (Commercial, Corporate, Litigation, Product, GRC, and Public Sector) to define and execute long-term strategy. Own operational planning cycles, including the OKR process, roadmap development, and All-Hands meetings, to ensure cross-functional alignment and maximize the team’s impact. - Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage and mentor the Contracts Manager and Legal Program Manager, empowering them to lead their functional areas with high autonomy. Provide mentorship on a dott...