Senior Manager, Legal Operations

We believe in a world where growth thrives across borders and cultures. Our mission is to guide companies on their journey by providing services and technology that enables global talent management and delivers a human experience.

As an Employer-of-Record (EOR) provider, we offer the HR and compliance infrastructure essential for companies to expand internationally. We take care of the complex, behind-the-scenes work, allowing companies to focus on the strategies that drive their success. We are For People, By People. 

The future of work is borderless, and so are we. Our people are located around the globe — in the U.S., the UK, India, Colombia, China, and beyond. Diversity and belonging are not just values, they are who we are. 

We are also committed to making a positive impact. Through our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact initiative, we are addressing our environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility. Our impact program is central to our vision and culture, focusing on employee wellness, diversity, charitable work, and ethical corporate governance.

If you are interested in working in a people-centric, global organization, apply below.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Manager, Legal Operations to join our dynamic global Legal & Compliance (“L & C”) team. This role is essential in driving operational excellence, optimizing processes, and enabling the L & C department to scale and deliver high-impact results across the business. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of L & C department operations and stakeholder management in a complex, international environment. 

The desired candidate is someone with a strong orientation to details, passion for organization, strong multi-tasking capability, ability to make critical decisions in a timely fashion, and strong capability to manage stakeholders. This opportunity will be fantastic for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

 This role is required to be in the Chicago office.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development:
  Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 3 Legal Assistants, fostering growth, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Strategic Planning & Execution:
  Partner with the Chief legal & Compliance Officer (“CLCO”) and L & C leadership to define and implement the legal department’s strategic roadmap, including goal setting, KPI tracking, and resource planning.
• Process Optimization:
  Lead initiatives to streamline legal workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure operational consistency across global legal teams.
• Technology & Tools:
  Evaluate, implement, and manage legal technology solutions (CLM, matter management, document automation, knowledge management, etc.) to enhance department productivity and collaboration.
• Financial Management:
  Oversee the legal department budget, vendor relationships, spend management, and forecasting to drive cost control and maximize value.
• Vendor and Outside Counsel Management:
  Develop and enforce outside counsel guidelines, drive law firm performance reviews, and negotiate fee arrangements.
• Data & Reporting:
  Design and deliver reports and dashboards to provide transparency into L & C team performance, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Knowledge Management & Training:
  Build and maintain scalable knowledge-sharing frameworks and coordinate training programs to ensure the L&C team and business partners stay aligned on best practices and regulatory updates.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Act as a strategic business partner to Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing, IT, HR, and other functions to align legal processes with broader corporate initiatives.

About your skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or legal-related education a plus.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in legal operations, legal project management, or management consulting in a global corporate environment.
• Proven experience implementing and managing legal tech solutions.
• Proven people management experience, ideally leading legal support or administrative teams.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience managing global projects and people in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong understanding of legal department financial management, vendor management, and process optimization.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Adept at influencing and collaborating across a matrixed, multicultural organization.
• Certification in Legal Operations (e.g., CLOC, ACC Legal Ops) or project management (PMP, Lean Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Work, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.

What We Offer 

• The opportunity to work with a purpose — simplifying global expansion across borders and cultures
• A diverse and inclusive environment
• Country-specific benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Your birthday off and a day for you to volunteer and give back to the organization of your choice
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Growth and development opportunities with access to a top learning content provider
  
• The opportunity to challenge yourself in a high-performing organization and leave each day knowing you have made an impact.

Atlas Technology Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Atlas is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Atlas are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Atlas will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Atlas encourages applicants of all ages.

Atlas will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

Hiring decisions are based upon Atlas’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, and location.

This role will be subject to a background check under local law after an employment offer has been made. Employment may be subject to results. In addition, references may be requested at the final stage of the process.

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