Legal Operations Lead

Summary

Join StackAdapt as a Legal Operations Lead and provide crucial support to our legal team. You will play a key role in optimizing processes, managing vendor relationships, and implementing tools to enhance efficiency. This remote-first position, open to candidates in Canada or the US, requires experience in legal operations within a fast-paced tech environment. You will be responsible for process improvement, budget management, data analysis, knowledge management, technology implementation, compliance support, and project management. StackAdapt offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in legal operations within a fast-paced, high-growth adtech or technology environment
• Prior experience in a legal operations role is a must
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines, using project management tools and techniques to deliver on complex initiatives
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, cost control, and vendor management
• Familiarity with working alongside procurement teams
• Strong understanding of legal tech tools (e.g., CLM, data analysis, workflow automation) with hands-on experience implementing and optimizing these solutions
• Ability to analyze data and create reports that drive actionable insights and decision-making within the Legal team
• Bachelor's Degree: Required in Business, Law, or a related field
• A positive, collaborative spirit, and a learning mindset
• Able to “own” and manage projects from beginning to end, with an internally driven sense of follow through
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity

Responsibilities

• Analyze, refine, and implement workflows across the legal team to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and reduce redundancy
• Training / development for legal team members about new processes and technologies
• Collaborate with the General Counsel to develop and manage the legal department budget
• Evaluate, negotiate, and maintain relationships with external vendors, including outside counsel, legal technology providers, and consulting firms
• Create and maintain legal metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems to measure department performance and communicate insights to leadership
• Establish and manage internal legal knowledge repositories to promote consistency, ensure compliance, and empower the team with accessible resources
• Identify and lead, or collaborate with other team members, concerning the deployment of legal, CLM, compliance, and privacy tech tools, to drive efficiencies across the team
• Work the Compliance Lead and with cross-functional teams such Business Operations, Procurement and Internal Audit, to ensure the legal team meets regulatory requirements, privacy standards, and internal policies
• Lead and support strategic projects, including transactional activity, contract standardization, and cross-functional initiatives that enhance the legal team's impact on the business
• Assist the department in setting its annual & long-term goals to enable growth and alignment with the company’s overall strategy
• Champion and recommend process improvements to support in StackAdapt’s growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal operations certification (CLOC, ACC, etc.) is a plus
• Knowledge of legal operational procedures; knowledge of statutes, and applicable regulations is a plus

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• RRSP/401K matching
• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform
• Full benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave policy
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!