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Legal Operations Lead, CLM & Technology

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Figma

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United States , San Francisco ▼

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122000.00 - 238000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

We are looking for a Legal Operations professional who is passionate about using technology to tackle operational problems. In this role, you will own and administer our legal tech tools while also leading initiatives that use technology to streamline how the legal team works. You will spot gaps before others see them, create scalable solutions, and partner with teams across Figma to drive cross-functional alignment and build a more efficient contracting motion. As Figma grows, our legal systems and operational processes become increasingly critical to our success, and you will be at the center of crafting that future.

Job Responsibility:

  • Maintain and optimize the legal team’s tooling ecosystem, with a focus on managing our CLM (Ironclad) and AI-tools (like Ivo and Luminance)
  • Serve as the primary administrator for Ironclad, managing workflow configuration, template management, and integrations (including Salesforce)
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable, technology-driven solutions that support Figma’s business growth
  • Design streamlined, technology-enabled legal processes and build systems for tracking and displaying key performance metrics
  • Partner with legal leadership and cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales Ops, Biz Systems) on scalable systems design, while supporting broader project management and administrative needs

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in legal operations or legal technology management in a high-growth environment
  • Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills
  • Hands-on expertise with Ironclad administration (workflow configuration, templates, troubleshooting)
  • Experience implementing AI or automation tools in legal workflows
  • Clear, empathetic communicator with the ability to simplify complexity, influence stakeholders, guide teams through change, and build strong, credible partnerships across the organization
  • Ability to translate operational problems into structured, scalable solutions through technology, process design, and systems thinking
  • A data-informed approach to diagnosing issues, setting priorities, and measuring impact

Nice to have:

  • Experience in a fast-scaling SaaS environment
  • Familiarity with commercial, privacy, product counseling, corporate governance, or other specialized legal workflows
What we offer:
  • Equity
  • Health, dental & vision benefits
  • Retirement with company contribution
  • Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
  • Mental health & wellness benefits
  • Generous PTO
  • Company recharge days
  • Learning & development stipend
  • Work from home stipend
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles

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Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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