Head Of Legal Operations (Web3)

TL;DR

Head of Legal Operations (Web3): Designing and scaling the operational infrastructure of a global legal department with an accent on legal technology, AI-assisted workflows, and cost rigor. Focus on building the legal operations function from the ground up, managing external counsel spend, and driving data-driven insights to support the company's global financial solutions.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from California, USA (Hybrid: 10+ days per month in-office).

Salary: $176,000 – $210,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, and developers, focused on improving the global financial system.

What you will do

• Define the target operating model and build the processes and technology for the legal, compliance, and policy functions.
• Audit existing technology tools and develop a multi-year roadmap for matter management, CLM, e-billing, and AI-assisted workflows.
• Drive cost rigor by enforcing billing guidelines and managing external legal spend.
• Design and implement legal systems including intake processes, templates, and knowledge management.
• Lead annual planning cycles, including budget and headcount management.
• Build a legal operations dashboard to track key performance metrics like matter volume and cycle times.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in legal operations.
• Proven track record of building or significantly transforming a legal operations function.
• Experience leading AI, automation, or data-driven transformation initiatives within a legal department.
• Strong data and analytics skills with a sharp eye for detail.
• Experience managing outside counsel relationships and budgets.
• Must be based in California, USA.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity packages.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and family support benefits.
• Generous vacation policy and R&R days.
• Professional development budget for continuous learning.
• Collaborative environment with team offsites, happy hours, and regular team bonding.
• Flexible hybrid work model with 10+ days per month in-office.