Director, Legal Operations - Document Management System Implementation

eSentio; Carpinteria (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Legal Operations to spearhead document management initiatives for top law firms. This remote, full-time role involves business development and leading high-stakes projects, ensuring exceptional client outcomes and mentoring a team of consultants.

Benefits

Competitive compensation + performance bonuses

Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance

Simple IRA with company contributions

Generous PTO and holidays

Annual incentive trips for top performers

Collaborative, flexible, and remote-forward workplace

Qualifications

• 3+ years consulting experience with large law firms.
• 7+ years leading large-scale ECM or DMS projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex DMS implementations.
• Oversee and mentor a team of consultants.

Skills

Business Development

Team Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NetDocuments

iManage

Job description

Now Hiring: Director, Legal Operations – Document Management System Implementation @ eSentio Technologies
Remote | Full-Time | Travel as Needed
Lead cutting-edge document management initiatives for the world's top law firms

Are you a strategic leader with deep technical expertise in DMS platforms like NetDocuments and iManage? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation, collaboration, and impact are the norm?

At eSentio Technologies, we partner with elite law firms across the U.S. and U.K. to deliver technology solutions that transform the way legal teams manage content, data, and workflows. We're trusted advisors in the legal tech space—and we're growing.
We're seeking a Director of DMS Implementation to lead high-stakes DMS projects, drive business development, and mentor a team of exceptional consultants. If you’re looking for a high-impact role at the forefront of legal innovation, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do:

• Spearhead business development and grow client relationships with Am Law 200 firms
• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-year DMS implementations
• Design and deploy content lifecycle strategies using NetDocuments, iManage, and related tools
• Oversee and mentor a team of consultants, ensuring top-tier client outcomes
• Conduct in-depth business analysis and deliver actionable recommendations
• Represent eSentio at industry events and contribute thought leadership through articles and speaking engagements
• Stay on top of legal tech trends, vendor developments, and certifications
• Partner cross-functionally to shape our go-to-market strategies and service offerings

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of consulting experience with large (global preferred) law firms
• 7+ years of hands-on experience leading large-scale ECM or DMS projects
• Deep expertise in NetDocuments, iManage, and related integrations
• Strong understanding of legal governance, compliance, and security frameworks
• Demonstrated success in business development and team leadership
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Why Join eSentio?
We’re innovators, advisors, and doers—committed to making legal technology better, faster, and smarter. You’ll lead high-profile projects, shape the future of DMS, and grow your career in a supportive, high-performance environment.
Perks & Culture Highlights:

• Competitive compensation + performance bonuses
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Simple IRA with company contributions
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Annual incentive trips for top performers (yes, really)
• A collaborative, flexible, and remote-forward workplace

At eSentio, your voice matters. Your work makes a difference. And your future is bright.

Ready to lead, innovate, and transform the legal tech landscape?
Apply now or reach out to connect—we can’t wait to meet you.
esentio.com/careers