Head of Legal Operations & AI Transformation

Dow Jones & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness resources

Education benefits

Family care benefits

Commuter transit program

Discount programs

Employee referral program

Cybersecurity protection

Job summary

Dow Jones is seeking a senior leader to establish the first Legal Operations function, reporting to the General Counsel. You will set the multi-year strategy, oversee one direct report, and join the Legal leadership team to transform our global legal operations.

You will drive strategic planning, budget management, tech enablement (CLM, e-Billing, IP management, AI tools), and data-driven insights for the executive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of operations experience in a global environment.
• At least 5 years in a Legal Operations function.
• Experience building a Legal Operations function from inception preferred.
• Experience with enterprise legal management software and AI-enabled tools.
• Experience in Media/Entertainment or Tech sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build a Legal Operations function and define the multi-year strategy.
• Strategic planning and tracking department goals and milestones.
• Assist with the legal budget, outside counsel spend, and value-based fees.
• Lead tech stack optimization across CLMs, e-Billing, IP management, AI tools.
• Scale operations globally and harmonize processes with regional teams.
• Oversee vendor relationships and manage RFPs when needed.
• Coordinate projects to improve privacy workflows and contract processes.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and training materials.
• Support M&A integration efforts with the business and legal teams.

Skills

Legal operations

Strategic planning

Budget management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

MBA

Tools

ELM software

CLM platforms

AI-powered solutions

Job description

Dow Jones is seeking a senior leader to establish the first Legal Operations function, reporting to the General Counsel. You will set the multi-year strategy, oversee one direct report, and join the Legal leadership team to transform our global legal operations.

You will drive strategic planning, budget management, tech enablement (CLM, e-Billing, IP management, AI tools), and data-driven insights for the executive team.