Legal Operations Manager

The role

This role is a member of the Legal Operations team supporting process improvement and operational excellence. The person will lead outside counsel management, oversee Brightflag eBilling, and drive strategic initiatives for the Legal and Compliance organization.

What you will do

• Drive execution of outside counsel management strategy.
• Shape the 1-3 year strategy for outside counsel management and operational transformation.
• Project manage strategic planning and budgeting processes for outside counsel spend.
• Partner with stakeholders to support firm relationship governance.
• Conduct spend benchmarking and market analysis.
• Oversee reporting and analytics within Brightflag.
• Manage invoice review, approval workflows, accruals, and budgeting processes.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Procurement and Accounts Payable stakeholders.
• Engage with the legal operations community and vendor networks.
• Assist with vendor management and support the vendor negotiation process.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Legal Operations, Finance, or related roles.
• Deep expertise in outside counsel management and eBilling.
• 3-4 years of in depth Brightflag experience (system administration, reporting, and configuration).
• Proven success leading cross-functional legal spend management programs in a global or matrixed environment.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and data analytics.
• Demonstrated experience in law firm performance management, benchmarking, and billing guideline enforcement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice to have

• Experience within the internet, technology, or media industries, or with clients in those sectors.
• MBA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

• Health plans including programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits.
• Generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave).
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities.
• 401k with up to a 5% match.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and stock program participation.
• Paid personal time off.
• 14 paid company holidays.

About the company

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. It consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including FanDuel Sportsbook, FanDuel Casino, FanDuel Racing, and daily fantasy sports.