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Robert Half Legal Operations Manager in El Segundo, California
Description
We are working with a leading medical device company to find a Legal Operations Manager to join their El Segundo team on a contract-to-hire basis. This individual 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.
Responsibilities:
· Manage, execute, and strategize regarding legal operations projects and initiatives, including process improvements and technology implementations that are cross‑functional in nature.
· including oversight of projects, programs, processes, and/or technology initiatives that are cross-functional in nature Support attorneys and Legal leadership with project planning, milestone tracking, timelines, and execution related to Legal’s strategic initiatives.
· Manage and optimize legal tools and systems (e.g., matter management, contract lifecycle management, e‑billing).
· Support the development and maintenance of metrics, dashboards, and operational reporting to improve business visibility into Legal’s workload, performance, and priorities.
· Coordinate training for Legal team members and business partners on systems, tools, and processes as needed.
· Manage outside counsel and legal vendors to promote efficiency, consistency, and cost containment.
· Support Legal Department’s annual budgeting and forecasting activities, including tracking department spend.
· Assist with communications and change management for Legal initiatives, including new tools, processes, or policies, for the Legal Department and beyond.
· Over time, contribute to more strategic planning, long‑term roadmap development, and department‑level initiatives, as experience and familiarity with the business grow.
· Other tasks as assigned.
Details:
Contract-to-hire
2 days on site in El Segundo, 3 days remote
Full time 40-hour work week
Starts immediately
Requirements
5+ years of experience in Legal Operations, Legal Strategy, Management Consulting, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated success implementing legal operations frameworks at scale in a corporate, tech, or global environment.
Strong understanding of legal workflows (litigation, corporate, compliance, regulatory, contracts).
Proven leadership in managing teams, budgets, technology rollouts, and cross-functional programs.
Excellent communication, analytical, and change-management skills.
Experience with legal technologies such as eBilling, AI/automation, contract lifecycle management, and matter management systems.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school
For immediate consideration, send your resume to morgan.alessini@roberthalf[dotcom] with the subject line "Legal Operations Manager".
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