Legal Operations Engineer

The role

This person will optimize legal workflows, manage technology tools, and control departmental costs. They will lead cross-functional projects and oversee vendor relationships for the legal department.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain efficient legal workflows and processes.
• Manage the legal department's ticketing system.
• Streamline contract review and approval processes with Legal and Procurement teams.
• Manage the legal department's annual budget, spend tracking, and financial forecasting.
• Prepare monthly metrics trackers and departmental reports.
• Oversee relationships with legal vendors and outside counsel.
• Negotiate fee arrangements and manage billing guidelines.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage legal technology tools like CLM, e-billing, and document management systems.
• Create and maintain centralized legal knowledge bases, templates, and playbooks.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving Legal, Finance, Compliance, HR, and Procurement.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Technology, or Legal Studies).
• 6+ years of experience in Legal Operations or a similar function within an in-house legal department.
• Proven expertise in implementing and managing legal technology solutions (e.g., CLM, e-billing, document management).
• Strong analytical, financial, and legal budget management skills.
• Expertise on Legal Budgeting and Contract Management tools such as SimpleLegal and Lexion.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Unlimited PTO
• A purpose-driven career

About the company

BusPatrol is a technology company that uses AI, machine learning, and telematics to improve school bus safety. They serve over 350 school districts to protect students from reckless drivers.