Full-time · Remote

Operations Manager, Legal

This is a pivotal operational role designed to scale the legal function of a top-tier AI startup. It combines technical systems administration with high-level project management and financial oversight. It is a perfect fit for a process-oriented professional who wants to build the 'operating system' for a legal team in a fast-moving industry.

Cohere · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Posted 18 April 2026

The role

Overview

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the daily workstreams and prioritization of the legal team
Serve as the central point of contact for inter-departmental communication
Automate and standardize legal processes and documentation
Manage the legal tech stack including Ironclad and Omnea
Track and report on departmental performance metrics and budgets
Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and policy implementations

Essential

Experience managing day-to-day operations within a legal department or similar corporate function
Proven ability to act as a liaison between legal teams and cross-functional partners like Finance and Sales
Experience maintaining and improving legal playbooks, templates, and SOPs
Ability to manage legal budgets, forecasting, and spend tracking in partnership with Finance
Proficiency in implementing and administering legal technology tools
Experience designing intake and triage workflows for complex request management
Ability to develop and report on KPIs, cycle times, and volume metrics

Preferred

Direct experience with Ironclad for contract lifecycle management
Experience using Omnea for vendor evaluation and onboarding
Background in a high-growth technology or AI-focused company
Experience organizing team offsites and quarterly planning cycles

Key Skills

Workflow AutomationLegal Technology AdministrationProject ManagementData Analysis and DashboardingStakeholder ManagementStrategic PlanningFinancial TrackingProcess Standardization

Networking

People to Know

Hiring influence

James Mitchell

Head of Talent Acquisition

Over 12 years leading hiring strategy across EMEA. Oversees all senior-level recruitment and partners closely with department heads on headcount planning.

Hiring influence

Sarah Reynolds

Engineering Team Lead

Manages a team of 8 engineers and is closely involved in technical interviews. Previously scaled engineering teams at two high-growth startups.

Hiring influence

Alex Kim

Senior Product Manager

Drives product roadmap and cross-functional collaboration. Regularly involved in hiring for product and design roles.

Perks

Benefits & perks

Remote work flexibility within North America or the UK
Opportunity to work at a leading frontier AI company
Collaborative environment with world-class researchers and engineers
High-impact role with significant autonomy to design systems
Culture that prioritizes diversity and professional mastery

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