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Director, Legal Operations

Scopely
Location
US - Culver City, California, United States
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Legal
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7-10+ years of experience in Legal Operations, legal technology, business operations, process transformation, consulting, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience leading or building a Legal Operations function within a high-growth technology, gaming, entertainment, digital media, or similarly complex global company
  • At least 3–5 years of experience managing, coaching, and developing professionals
  • Experience establishing a Legal Operations strategy, operating model, roadmap, budget, governance framework, and performance-measurement program
  • Significant experience with enterprise CLM programs, including Ironclad or a comparable platform
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, negotiate with vendors, assess technology investments, and measure realized value
Nice to have
  • Experience leading Legal Operations in a gaming, interactive entertainment, digital media, or consumer technology company
  • Direct experience with Ironclad, contract analytics, legal knowledge platforms, or similar tools
  • Experience with post-acquisition Legal technology integrations, data migrations, or operating-model integration
  • Experience managing outside counsel, legal vendors, e-billing, matter management, or Legal department spend
  • Experience developing responsible-use standards or governance frameworks for AI in a Legal or regulated environment
What the job really is

The Director of Legal Operations at Scopely will lead the Legal Operations function, establishing strategies and frameworks to enhance the efficiency of the global Legal department. This role involves managing the Sr. Manager of Legal Operations, overseeing technology implementations, and ensuring the quality and impact of legal processes. The Director will work closely with Legal leadership to translate priorities into actionable roadmaps and will be responsible for budget management and vendor relations.

Benefits
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Scopely free days
  • Unlimited paid time off
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility outside of hybrid model
  • The role requires significant experience in a high-growth environment, which may imply a fast-paced and potentially high-pressure work setting
  • The salary range is only provided for candidates in specific states (CA, CO, NJ, NY, WA)
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