Legal Operations Manager (Technology / SaaS Software)

About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Attention: Candidates must have legal operations experience within the SaaS Software technology industry.

This is an IC role at this time and is managing processes. REMOTE

We’re looking for a Legal Operations Analyst II with proven experience supporting corporate legal teams within a SaaS or software company. The ideal candidate has done more than just use legal tech - they’ve implemented, optimized, and scaled it. You’ve worked cross-functionally with Legal, Sales, Finance, and IT, and understand how to streamline contract workflows, manage legal systems, and deliver actionable insights. This role is for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth tech environments and is ready to bring structure, strategy, and efficiency to a lean, modern legal team.

Job Description

Lead Tekion’s legal operations function and drive strategic initiatives to optimize the legal department’s efficiency, effectiveness, and business impact. In this senior leadership role, you'll develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies, oversee contract lifecycle management, lead litigation operations, establish department-wide metrics and KPIs, and manage the legal technology stack. You'll collaborate with cross-functional leadership to align legal operations with broader business objectives while building and mentoring a high-performing legal operations team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to transform legal operations into a strategic business partner that enables Tekion's continued growth and success. 

Roles & Responsibilities 

1. Strategic leadership – Develop and implement comprehensive legal operations strategy aligned with business objectives; serve as key member of legal leadership team; advise General Counsel on operational improvements and technology investments. 
2. Contract lifecycle management – Design and oversee enterprise-wide contract management processes; implement and optimize CLM technology; establish governance frameworks; develop playbooks and templates; lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline contracting. 
3. Litigation and risk management – Develop and oversee litigation management strategy; establish case assessment frameworks; implement legal hold processes; oversee insurance claims; develop risk mitigation strategies. 
4. Metrics and performance management – Design and implement comprehensive KPI framework for legal department; develop executive dashboards; analyze performance trends; identify improvement opportunities; present metrics to leadership. 
5. Financial management – Oversee legal department budget planning and forecasting; manage outside counsel spend; implement alternative fee arrangements; develop cost-saving initiatives; collaborate with finance on accruals and reporting. 
6. Technology and innovation – Lead evaluation, selection and implementation of legal technology solutions; develop legal tech roadmap; drive adoption of automation tools; identify emerging technologies to enhance department capabilities. 
7. Public company readiness – Develop and implement legal operations infrastructure to support public company readiness; establish processes and systems for SEC compliance and reporting; create governance frameworks; design and implement disclosure controls and procedures; build scalable operations to support post-IPO requirements. 

Qualifications & Educational Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred 
• 8+ years of progressive experience in legal operations 
• Demonstrated expertise in legal technology implementation and optimization 
• Strong understanding of contract management processes and systems 
• Experience supporting legal operations in a public company environment, including familiarity with SEC compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory reporting requirements 
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills 
• Strategic mindset with proven ability to drive organizational change 
• Experience in high-growth technology environments preferred 

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options   
• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage  
• Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages  
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies   
• Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper    
• Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up   
• A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration   
• The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy   
• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development   

Current Tekion Employees – Please apply via Greenhouse Internal Job Board

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