Sr Manager, Legal Operations (AI)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada; hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the office

Annual base salary: $135,500–$169,500 CAD, plus eligibility for an annual bonus or sales incentive plan and long-term equity incentives

Company

hirify.global is a global work marketplace and talent solutions company connecting businesses with freelance, fractional, payrolled, and AI-enabled talent.

What you will do

• Partner with the Chief Legal Officer and Legal team to run department operations and support strategic goals.
• Manage budgets, monthly accruals, forecasts, annual planning, vendor spend, purchase orders, invoices, and alternative fee arrangements.
• Evaluate the Legal technology stack and drive adoption of AI and automation tools.
• Identify resource gaps, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency across the Legal team.
• Lead team-wide and cross-functional initiatives, reporting, analytics, executive presentations, meetings, and in-person offsites.
• Build a connected team culture through operating cadences, events, and recognition programs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Legal operations, business operations, strategic project or program management, or a related field, with increasing responsibility.
• Experience managing a department budget and strong financial acumen.
• Experience using AI and automation tools to improve efficiency and deploying systems end-to-end.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder-influence skills.
• Demonstrated success managing complex initiatives, scaling operations, and working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and build partnerships across Legal, cross-functional teams, and outside counsel.

Nice to have

• Experience working with an in-house Legal team.
• Experience evaluating and implementing AI tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive Legal & Policy organization.
• Healthcare coverage for employees and families.
• RRSP/DPSP retirement plans and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Mental health support, wellness reimbursement, and supplemental vacation.
• Toronto international operational hub with regular in-person collaboration.

Hiring process

• Qualified applicants may be contacted for a detailed resume review.
• Interviews may be recorded and transcribed using BrightHire; candidates can opt out of recording when the interview is scheduled.