Manager of Legal Operations

Condé Nast; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Domestic Partner Benefit Extensions

Free Mental Health Services

Assistance in Refinancing StudentLoans

Long-term Remote Work Pilot

Extended Bereavement leave

Extended Parental Leave

Adoption Financial Support

Résumé du poste

Condé Nast is seeking a Manager, Legal Operations to drive operational excellence across the global Business and Legal Affairs team, leading legal tech integration, workflow automation, and data-driven decisions. You will partner with Finance, IT, and in-house attorneys to champion modern legal tech paradigms and ensure agile, high-performing delivery worldwide.

This role oversees spend and vendor relationships as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4–7 years of progressive experience in legal operations, legal technology enablement, or legal project management.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CCEP, paralegal) are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Spearhead legal technology integration and automation programs.
• Monitor budgeting and manage vendor invoices and outside counsel spend.
• Administer the legal tech stack and evaluate new platforms.
• Track litigation and support cross-functional reporting with Finance and IT.
• Develop executive dashboards delivering real-time operational metrics.

Connaissances

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technology Mastery

Innovation Mindset

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Certifications (CCEP, paralegal)

Outils

CLM

e-billing

AI-assisted review tools

Workflow engines

Description du poste

• The Manager, Legal Operations spearheads operational excellence across the global Business and Legal Affairs department
• Reporting directly to the Vice President, Corporate and Commercial Law, this strategic role serves as the key driver for legal technology integration, workflow automation, and data-informed decision-making to continually enhance departmental efficiency and streamline legal processes
• In addition to overseeing the department’s financial expenditures, the Manager, Legal Operations will architect and elevate the technological and operational infrastructure powering the global Business and Legal Affairs team
• By optimizing legal processes and information management, the Manager, Legal Operations will partner closely with executive cross-functional leaders across Finance, IT, and legal operations leadership at Advance Publications, Inc. (Condé Nast’s parent company) to champion modern legal tech paradigms and ensure agile, high-performing operational delivery across our worldwide footprint
• Outside Counsel & Vendor Management: Support the department’s financial health by monitoring law firm billing, enforcing Outside Counsel Guidelines, processing invoices, and tracking spend against budget
• Legal Tech Stack Administration: Serve as the primary administrator for legal systems. Investigate/demo new platforms and identify features within existing platforms, including the department’s AI tools, that improve efficiency in connection with contract lifecycle management, billing and knowledge management
• Litigation Tracking: Track all pending litigation, including keeping track of outside counsel budget for pending cases and risk assessment, and serving as point of contact for Finance and the legal department of Condé Nast’s parent company, Advance
• Workflow Optimization: Drive continuous process innovation and improvement across legal intake, triage, work assignments, and output. Architect modern automated self-service workflows (such as streamlined NDA request and fulfillment platforms) to eliminate friction and elevate team velocity
• Business Intelligence & Analytics: Design and curate executive-level dashboards delivering actionable real-time insights on operational velocity, contract turnaround times, intake trends, and compliance metrics
• Compliance Support: Provide operational support to the compliance function, helping to facilitate smooth workflows, policy management, and tracking of initiatives

Benefits

• Domestic Partner Benefit Extensions
• Free Mental Health Services
• Assistance in Refinancing Student Loans
• Long-term Remote Work Pilot
• Extended Bereavement leave
• Extended Parental Leave
• Added Adoption Financial Support

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong track record of working effectively alongside finance teams, IT/Security, and in-house attorneys
• Technology Mastery: Hands-on expertise administering modern legal tech solutions (e.g., CLM, e-billing, AI-assisted review tools, workflow engines) and leveraging legal analytics platforms
• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Professional certifications (e.g., CCEP, paralegal certificate) are a plus
• Experience: 4-7 years of progressive experience in legal operations, legal technology enablement, or legal project management within a fast-paced global company or enterprise legal department
• Innovation & Execution Mindset: Demonstrated success leading cross-functional transformation programs, automating legacy processes, and driving technology adoption across diverse global teams