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ExecutiveFull-timeRustAI
Salary Range
$285,600 - $386,400 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
The Legal Operations team at Brex creates the systems and operational infrastructure that enable Legal to operate with clarity, speed, and strategic impact. We are looking for a Head of Legal Operations to shape and scale the long-term operating model of the Legal function, serving as an operational extension of the General Counsel.
Key Responsibilities
- →Set the strategic direction for Legal Operations, designing and implementing the operating model, workflows, and systems required to support a modern, high-performing Legal organization
- →Serve as a trusted operational partner to the General Counsel, supporting planning, prioritization, execution, and leadership cadence across the Legal team
- →Design and scale how legal work flows through the organization, reducing friction and accelerating time to resolution
- →Lead the evolution of the legal technology ecosystem, partnering with Legal, IT, and cross-functional teams to implement and improve CLM, matter management, e-billing, and AI-enabled tools
- →Drive experimentation and iteration with emerging technologies, including AI and automation
- →Own legal department financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, vendor management, and cost optimization
- →Rationalize and manage outside counsel and vendor relationships, driving consolidation and cost discipline
- →Develop and operationalize meaningful metrics and insights, translating data into clear narratives
- →Build durable knowledge management and enablement systems
Requirements
- ✓Demonstrated experience building or scaling legal operations, business operations, or similar functions in a high-growth environment
- ✓Proven ability to design and implement systems, processes, and operating models in ambiguous or evolving environments
- ✓Strong financial and analytical capabilities, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, and translating data into executive-level insights
- ✓Experience leading or partnering on legal technology initiatives (e.g., CLM, e-billing, workflow automation)
- ✓Track record of influencing and partnering effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
- ✓Strong bias toward action, iteration, and continuous improvement, balanced with sound judgment and change management skills
- ✓Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, low-ego leadership style
