Global Legal & Compliance Operations Lead

XR Extreme Reach; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

XR Extreme Reach in New York is seeking a Legal & Compliance Operations Manager to serve as the operational backbone for the Legal, Risk & Compliance function. This role bridges legal expertise and executive execution, aligning departments and building scalable operating models to help the global legal team move fast and stay compliant.

The position emphasizes ownership of the legal tech stack, CLM and entity management, OKR tracking, and cross‑functional collaboration with HR, Finance, Product,

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in legal operations, corporate paralegal leadership, or legal project management within a fast-paced, high-growth technology or global corporate environment.
• Hands-on experience across multiple legal verticals—global corporate entity management, commercial contracting workflows, corporate transaction support, and compliance program rollouts.
• Forward-thinking approach to software and legal tech (CLM, entity management, workflow tools) with a strong appetite for leveraging generative AI to streamline legal processes.
• Proven track record of orchestrating complex, multi-stakeholder programs on tight deadlines with executive visibility. Attention to detail and ability to juggle priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational right hand to the General Counsel, translating legal department goals into clear project plans, accountability structures, and measurable outcomes.
• Act as a versatile, cross-vertical force multiplier across Commercial Deals, Corporate Development, Governance, Litigation, HR/Employment, and Product/Regulatory matters—stepping in to fill process gaps, stand up interim solutions, and ensure continuous operational support during periods of change or growth.
• Own the legal tech stack, evaluating and implementing modern CLM, entity management, and AI-driven efficiency tools to automate manual workflows and enable the Legal team to make outsized business impact.
• Define and track department OKRs, key operational metrics (cycle times, volume, external spend), and vendor performance to report clear insights to leadership.

Skills

Legal operations experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Tech adoption (CLM/AI)

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

CLM platforms

Entity management tools

AI tooling

Job description

XR Extreme Reach in New York is seeking a Legal & Compliance Operations Manager to serve as the operational backbone for the Legal, Risk & Compliance function. This role bridges legal expertise and executive execution, aligning departments and building scalable operating models to help the global legal team move fast and stay compliant.

The position emphasizes ownership of the legal tech stack, CLM and entity management, OKR tracking, and cross‑functional collaboration with HR, Finance, Product,