• Legal Operations Manager

    Robert Half Legal (San Francisco, CA)


    Description

    Our client is seeking a strategic and highly organized Legal Operations Manager to support their legal team in driving operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance initiatives. This is a full-time ongoing contract role with potential for conversion. This person would need to be able to report on-site to their San Francisco office at least 2 times a week.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead and coordinate Legal Team projects such as whistleblower program management, SOX compliance, training modules, corporate calendar oversight, CLM implementation, template development, policy updates, and audits.

    + Act as a liaison between Legal and other departments to ensure alignment, track requests, monitor progress, and manage deliverables.

    + Support corporate-level compliance initiatives in partnership with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and other key stakeholders.

    + Identify and implement process improvements to enhance Legal Team efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.

    + Manage vendor onboarding, billing, and budget tracking in coordination with the General Counsel.

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or project management certification (e.g., PMP) strongly preferred.

    + Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, legal operations, or chief-of-staff roles within corporate, legal, or consulting environments.

    + Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

    + Experience with legal technology platforms such as CLM systems, e-billing, and document management tools.

    + Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic, global environment.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail), NetSuite, and Adobe.

    + Preferred experience with Salesforce, Navex, budgeting software, Gantt charts, and export control software.

     

    This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and has a passion for improving processes and systems.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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