Senior Manager, Legal Operations and Innovation

Levi Strauss & Co.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 135.000 - 198.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Base pay and incentives

401(k) matching

Paid leave

Health insurance

Product discounts

Zusammenfassung

Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco, CA, seeks a seasoned Head of Legal Operations to lead strategies that scale the Global Legal function. You will own the technology ecosystem, drive automation, and partner with stakeholders to improve service delivery across regions.

Reporting to the Chief Counsel, AMA, this hybrid role requires 8+ years of experience, including 5+ in legal operations, with Ironclad and other legal tech. In-office presence three days weekly at our SF HQ is expected.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in legal operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of legal technology platforms, including CLMs such as Ironclad.
• Track record of improving processes and driving automation in legal settings.

Aufgaben

• Lead initiatives to improve effectiveness, scalability, and performance of the Global Legal function.
• Develop and implement legal operations strategies, workflows, and governance models.
• Own admin, optimization, and evolution of the legal tech ecosystem (CLM, AI, knowledge/matter mgmt).
• Partner with legal leaders and business stakeholders to automate processes and standardize work.

Kenntnisse

Legal operations

Contract lifecycle management

AI in legal

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Ironclad

Jobbeschreibung

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself - and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit - and your future.

About the Job

Lead initiatives that improve the effectiveness, scalability, and operational performance of the Global Legal function. Develop and implement legal operations strategies, workflows, playbooks, governance models, and self-service resources that enable consistent support across regions. Own the administration, optimization, and evolution of the legal technology ecosystem, including contract lifecycle management, legal AI, knowledge management, matter management, and related platforms. Partner with legal leaders and business stakeholders to identify opportunities to automate processes, standardize work, and improve service delivery. Build and execute legal innovation initiatives that leverage AI, data, technology, and process redesign to transform how legal work is performed. Drive the global expansion, adoption, and continuous enhancement of the Ironclad contract lifecycle management platform. Establish frameworks for knowledge management, operational reporting, and data-driven decision-making across the legal department. Evaluate, implement, and integrate new technologies and solutions that enhance legal team productivity and business impact. Lead cross-functional projects from strategy through execution while managing stakeholder alignment, communication, and change adoption. Manage and develop legal operations resources while building scalable capabilities to support the long-term growth of the function.

You will report to the Chief Counsel, AMA.

About You

8+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in legal operations supporting in-house legal departments, law firms, legal technology providers, or other legal-focused organizations. Hands-on knowledge of legal technology platforms, including contract lifecycle management systems such as Ironclad and related legal operations tools. A track record of improving processes, implementing technology, and driving initiatives related to automation, knowledge management, and operational effectiveness. Familiarity with AI use cases, emerging technologies, and opportunities to improve how legal teams deliver work and support the business. Lead cross-functional projects and partner effectively with legal, technology, finance, procurement, and business stakeholders. An analytical approach to identifying opportunities, measuring performance, and turning data into actionable insights. Success operating in global environments, driving adoption of new ways of working, and delivering scalable solutions across teams and regions. Experience within legal operations, legal technology, law firms, in-house legal departments, or related functions; attorney or JD experience is a plus.

This is a hybrid position based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs. The expected starting salary range for this role is $135,200 - $198,300 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship. The company does not participate in the H-1B cap lottery or sponsor initial employment visas. Candidates with an existing H-1B visa that is eligible for transfer may be considered. EOE M/F/Disability/Vets

LOCATION San Francisco, CA, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time

FILL DATE This position is expected to be filled by 11/10/2026.

Our common thread: We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way - creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.