Legal Operations Specialist

Higgsfield is seeking a Legal Operations Manager to help build and scale the systems, processes, and technology that power our legal function. Working closely with our Legal team and cross-functional stakeholders, you will own and optimize our contract lifecycle management platform (Ironclad), streamline legal workflows, and introduce automation and AI-powered solutions to improve efficiency across the organization. This is a fully remote role based in the United States, with occasional business travel to our San Francisco office required for team meetings, planning sessions, company events, and other in-person collaboration.

Responsibilities

Help design and continuously improve the Legal team's operating model, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and automate manual processes; Develop and maintain scalable legal processes that support the needs of a rapidly growing global organization; Own and manage the legal technology stack, including Ironclad contract lifecycle management workflows, matter management, and e-billing systems; Optimize Ironclad workflows to streamline contract intake, approvals, execution, and overall contract management; Develop and implement automation solutions, including AI-assisted first review of NDAs; Partner with internal teams to identify and implement AI tools and automation solutions that improve how legal work is managed; Oversee relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers, including budget management, billing, and performance tracking; Establish metrics and reporting dashboards to provide visibility into the Legal team's priorities, workload, and performance; Use operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and support informed decision-making; Partner closely with Finance, IT, and business teams to ensure legal processes and systems align with broader company operations; Work with cross-functional stakeholders to streamline legal workflows and improve operational efficiency; Support the implementation and adoption of new legal tools, systems, and processes across the organization

Requirements

Deep expertise in legal technology, including contract lifecycle management platforms (Ironclad strongly preferred), e-billing systems, and matter management tools; Hands-on experience with Ironclad is required, including configuring, managing, and optimizing contract lifecycle management workflows; Demonstrated experience designing and implementing legal workflows, process improvements, and automation solutions; Experience leveraging AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to improve legal processes; Experience supporting global teams and navigating the operational needs of a rapidly scaling organization; Strong analytical skills, including experience developing metrics, building reports, and using data to inform business decisions; Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to take ownership and operate independently; Highly collaborative, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly

Nice to have

Experience working at a high-growth technology or AI company; Ironclad experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Bonus eligibility under the Company's discretionary annual bonus program; Equity participation in the company's stock option program; Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with company matching; Additional benefits and perks; Opportunity to work on ambitious AI products alongside a highly experienced, international team; Significant ownership, direct impact, and opportunities for professional growth as the company scales