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I'm often asked for a sample job description for a head of legal operations, so I've worked with some friends from Fortune 100 companies to crowdsource and create this ideal one. Scoping and positioning this role for success is critical and not easy to do. This isn't meant to be perfect, but I hope you find this document to be a useful starting point for your organization to edit as appropriate. Note that this was drafted with a large corporate setting in mind, specifically for roles involving team management or future managerial responsibilities. #jobs #legaloperations #legalops #jobdescription

The in-house legal market is warming up! Over the past 12 months, we saw a slow down in hiring. But, it seems that the market is starting to gain strength. Talking with GCs at VCs, it sounds like their workload is picking up and we're seeing the knock on effect with hiring in the tech space. Businesses focusing on profitability have increased the sizes of their sales teams and the demand for commercial counsels is high. I'm hiring for a few roles currently that are worth mentioning: - Head of Commercial Law (Berlin) - Commercial Counsel (Berlin or remote) - Legal Counsel - Commercial, IP, IT, Privacy (Berlin) DM for more info. #Legal #LegalJobs #InHouseCounsel

🚨‼️job alert! Who wants to work with me? Please share if it’s not you 🤗 We are officially hiring on our business development team here at Paragon Legal! Here are the reasons why you should join that you can’t see in the job description: 1) we are objectively the best out there (confirmed by our clients, our attorneys, and our bias) 2) we are investing in explosive growth 3) we have a hunger to win, but not just individually — we win for our clients, our attorneys, our team, and ourselves 4) you will get to hear my dog Sato in the background often and his face from time-to-time 5) if you think my LinkedIn jokes are good, well, you’ll be disappointed, but it’s a numbers game 🤗 The list goes on! Who’s ready to do amazing things with me and the team? Apply in the link in the comments or DM me if you have questions. #legaljobs #alsp #legaltech #legalops

"We need more people. I'm afraid to take a vacation, and what I'd come back to." Hearing this from someone in a legal ops role tells us a few things, either: 1. They are not familiar with the art of the possible with technology, or 2. They are not empowered to implement changes. We are used to hearing this sentiment from lawyers, but not often from legal ops. Hiring more people is not the answer until AFTER processes have been optimized, boundaries set and systems implemented (or in conjunction with these changes), but hiring people actually solves very little on its own. #legalops #legaltech #operations

If you're considering a career in #legalops and focusing solely on hard and technical skills, think again. The majority of professionals in this field are hired based on their background, experiences, and skill sets directly applicable to legal ops. While hard skills can be acquired easily through practice, soft skills are invaluable and make ALL the difference. So, while you're honing your technical abilities, don't underestimate the power of interpersonal skills—they might just be the key to unlocking your success in legal operations.

Exciting News for Legal Ops Professionals - we have launched the first global Legal Operators Job Board! 🚀 Whether you're looking to join a cutting-edge startup, a well-established corporation, or anything in between, our job board has you covered. Explore a curated selection of roles that span the full spectrum of legal operations, from contract management and compliance to technology implementation and beyond. Link is in the comments! Tag somebody who is looking for a new role. #LegalOps #JobBoard #CareerOpportunities #LegalInnovation

#hiring *Senior Product Counsel (Remote)*, Boston, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Bostonjobs #Massachusettsjobs #Legal *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/dYRD3veM About We started to help maximize lives-both the lives of our customers and the lives of our employees- so that everyone can experience all that life has to offer. For our employees, our promise is that is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to unlock one's potential, where learning is celebrated and impact is realized.We are more than a fast-paced, high-growth tech company ; we care about our people and take career progression seriously. This is your career and our aim is to supercharge it through the people, the work, and the programs that fuel who we are.About this team We are a team of attorneys and professionals with a can-do attitude. We roll up our sleeves and help chart a course through the various regulations and legal requirements to operate our three different businesses. No day is the same here and not a day goes by without learning something new. About this role We are looking for a Senior Product Counsel to join our Legal Team. You will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of matters with both internal and external partners. This role is open to those with experience looking for a new type of challenge. ResponsibilitiesJump in and learn a lot. We are not expecting you to be an authority in the variety of substantive areas you'll encounter. We want someone who is open to figuring things out and making a differenceEstablish productive relationships with internal teams, helping them find a solution to problems throughout the product life cycleAssist the legal team in conveying actionable regulatory and other advice, advising on privacy matters, negotiating contracts, and handling anything else that requires legal guidance.Do a little of everything - We're a small team and so there are opportunities to try lots of new things!About YouGraduation from an accredited law schoolValid membership in a state bar5+ years of post qualified experience, with at least 2 years of that being product counseling experience, ideally at a technology companyPreferred ExperienceYou know a lot about a lot of things, and are also comfortable learning new thingsYou are able to give practical advice without having complete information. You break down issues into smaller issues and create logical progressions through themYour impact is much greater because you work well with other subject matter expertsYou're a self-starter who is comfortable working independently. You drive projects forwardBonus PointsPrivacy certifications (or coursework/experience)Knowledge of employment lawsExperience with corporate securities, M&A and taxLitigation experienceWe've Got You CoveredCompetitive salary packages, equity options, great benefits from day one, wellness budgets, as well as personal and team-level development

Supercharge Your Legal Hiring Process! ⭐🚀⭐🚀⭐🚀⭐🚀⭐🚀⭐ Ever wondered about the most challenging individuals to bring into your legal team? Who are they? 🌟 What's their role? 🌟 Where are they located? 🌟 What's their experience? 🌟 Tell us about their background! Next, let's get connected with them on LinkedIn - 🔍 Build meaningful relationships with these amazing professionals. Then, when the time comes to find someone just like them, reach out and see if they're interested. #hiring #lawcareers #lawjobs

Six weeks in and still going strong.. Legal Ops Career, the careers off-shoot of The Legal Technologist, was launched six weeks ago. It's going well so far with plenty of visitors, followers and new members. I like to think that it is less of a 'site' and more a 'community space' - something that ultimately allows people to understand about the different facets of legal ops, read personal experiences, allow mentoring and generally push the space forward from the career angle. Careers are personal, and one of the things I'm keen to nurture is that personal touch. New members should reach out to us when they join and tell us what they are looking for. We're very much here to facilitate this space and get answers to the questions you have or support your career development. I'm a subscriber to the 'if you don't ask, you don't get' school of thought so feel free to engage with us! As mentioned this is a personal space - it's about sharing knowledge with others, collaboration, sharing insights and ultimately making a difference with special projects like 'defining the legal ops career path'. It's also about helping others into the space and dropping down the ladder to lift people up. If you have any questions about it please feel free to reach out to me! I look forward to seeing you as a member soon! #legalops

I spend a lot of time speaking with people who are looking to change legal ops roles. I encourage them to think about the following: ✋ Head of legal ops or not: Do you want to be the person running the function? I know people who stepped up into the role and enjoy it; I also know people who are happy to remain individual contributors in legal ops. 💡 Originate or inherit legal ops: Do you want to be the company's first legal ops hire? Building a function from scratch can be exciting. It can also be a slog. To be sure, it's a different kind of challenge altogether. 🏢 Company/legal team size: Do you want to work in a small, medium, or large company (which usually maps to legal team size)? IMO there *is* a "right answer" for each individual based on experience. At this point you can say (for example), "I want to originate the legal ops function at a medium-sized company." Then it's a question of comparing offers against one another. My strong recommendation is to prioritize as follows: 👱 Work for the best boss you can find. A great boss is what will ultimately get you the scope, comp, and title you want. 📑 Scope is so important because, uh, it's what you'll actually be doing. Make sure it aligns with your ambition and interests. 💵 Say it with me: Comp is more important than title. Comp is more important than title. Comp is more important than title. #legalops #legaltech #hiring #jobsearch