VP, Office of the General Counsel

Though we prefer NY Metro-based candidates, we are open to candidates based on the East Coast who can work remotely.

About you and the role:

Serve as a core partner to the General Counsel in driving the operational execution of the Legal function. This role acts as the central point of coordination across Legal, ensuring alignment, visibility, and disciplined execution of the General Counsel’s priorities. The role brings together Legal stakeholders, processes, and reporting to enable a more coordinated, scalable, and effective Legal function.

What you will be doing:

Key Accountabilities / Deliverables

Coordinate activity across Legal towers (M&A, Corporate, Governance, Litigation, Compliance) to ensure alignment, communication, and timely delivery
Partner with the General Counsel and Legal leadership team to drive execution of Legal department priorities
Establish and enforce execution standards, timelines, and service level expectations across Legal towers, with clear escalation mechanisms when deliverables are at risk
Lead Legal’s operational planning, including budgeting, resource allocation, and prioritization in partnership with Finance, the FP&A and HR teams
Oversee the process for outside counsel relationship management, vendor management, and legal department spend tracking / cost centre management
Oversee and facilitate LegalOps contributions to legal reporting, including KPIs, dashboards, and executive updates
Prepare materials and reporting to support decision-making and stakeholder communication
Develop the strategy for Legal technology tools in collaboration with the GC Office
Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
Work with the GC Office to agree Legal’s operating model, and oversee or work with the team responsible for implementing the intake processes, workflow coordination, and role clarity
Manage internal Legal communications to ensure visibility of priorities and progress
Support organizational planning, including capacity assessment, role definition, and team development
Identify and oversee the team implementing practical AI and automation use cases to improve efficiency, consistency, and team capacity
Drive adoption of AI tools and workflow automation in day-to-day Legal processes
Liaise with the General Counsel’s executive assistant on matters of relevance

What you will bring:

5-10+ years of experience in Legal Operations, Chief of Staff, or similar operational leadership roles
• Experience working closely with a General Counsel or senior leadership team
• Experience managing legal spend, vendors, and outside counsel relationships
• Experience implementing process improvements, technology solutions, or operational initiatives
• Experience operating in a complex, transaction-driven, multi-stakeholder environment
• Legal operations, including budgeting, vendor management, and service delivery models
• Legal technology tools (eBilling, workflow, and reporting systems)
• Development of reporting frameworks, including KPIs and dashboards
• Process design and workflow optimization in a Legal or professional services environment
• Governance and risk considerations within a Legal function (excluding board administration)
• Demonstrated executive presence and ability to influence senior legal leaders and business stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills across complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Ability to operate as a trusted advisor to the General Counsel and senior Legal leadership
• Strong communication and reporting skills, including preparation of executive-level materials
• Ability to translate priorities into actionable plans and track delivery
• High level of accountability, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Ability to build alignment and influence stakeholders without direct authority