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Taylor Root

Head of Legal Operations

San Jose, CA

A high-growth, technology-led business is seeking a senior legal operations leader to build and scale a best-in-class function. This is a unique opportunity to partner closely with the Chief Legal ...

Taylor Root

Head of Legal Operations

Fremont, CA · On-site

A high-growth, technology-led business is seeking a senior legal operations leader to build and scale a best-in-class function. This is a unique opportunity to partner closely with the Chief Legal ...

Taylor Root

Head of Legal Operations

Sonoma, CA

A high-growth, technology-led business is seeking a senior legal operations leader to build and scale a best-in-class function. This is a unique opportunity to partner closely with the Chief Legal ...

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior legal technology in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSenior Legal TechnologyLegal Technology Specialist
CredentialsLegal or IT background, certifications in legal techLegal or IT background, certifications in legal tech
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, legal tech companiesLegal departments, law firms, legal tech vendors
ResponsibilitiesOverseeing legal tech projects, strategic planning, team leadershipImplementing legal tech solutions, user support, training

Senior Legal Technology roles typically involve strategic oversight and leadership in legal tech initiatives, while Legal Technology Specialists focus on implementing and supporting legal tech tools. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but differ in scope and seniority.

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Head of Legal Operations

Taylor Root

San Jose, CA

Other

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

A high-growth, technology-led business is seeking a senior legal operations leader to build and scale a best-in-class function. This is a unique opportunity to partner closely with the Chief Legal Officer, driving efficiency, technology adoption, and operational excellence across a global legal team.


You will act as a strategic partner to the CLO, with ownership of the legal operations function. The role offers broad exposure across the business and significant influence over how the legal team is structured and operates.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading legal operations strategy, including technology (AI and automation)
  • Acting as Chief of Staff to the CLO
  • Owning legal budgeting, forecasting, and outside counsel spend
  • Driving process improvement, systems implementation, and reporting
  • Overseeing vendor management and legal infrastructure
  • Partnering cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and commercial teams


Candidate Profile

  • 15+ years’ experience in legal operations or a related function
  • Strong experience building and scaling legal ops capabilities
  • Deep understanding of legal technology, processes, and data-led decision-making
  • Commercially minded, with strong stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments


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