Director, Legal Operations

The New York Times Company

New York, NY, United States
Base: $185,000 - $200,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
On-site
10+ years professional experience
5+ years legal operations experience
Budget tracking and financial analytics
The New York Times Company seeks a Director to support the effective management of daily legal operations within a world-renowned newsroom

Job Summary

  • The New York Times Company seeks a Director to support the effective management of daily legal operations within a world-renowned newsroom.
  • This role involves managing an operational team of two while ensuring the department operates within a disciplined fiscal framework and maximizing technology investments.
  • The position offers a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office at the corporate headquarters in New York City.

Matching Summary

The New York Times Company seeks a Director to support the effective management of daily legal operations within a world-renowned newsroom.

Salary

Base: $185,000 - $200,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and restricted stock; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid leave, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years professional experience
  • 5+ years legal operations experience
  • Budget tracking and financial analytics
  • Outside counsel and vendor management
  • Core legal enterprise technology administration
  • Advanced Excel proficiency for data modeling
  • Team management of small operational groups

Nice-to-have

  • Ironclad, Onit, or iManage administration experience
  • Corporate records management compliance knowledge
  • Experience in media or highly matrixed environments
  • Designing operational frameworks and playbooks
  • Affiliation with CLOC or ACC organizations

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years professional experience
  • At least 5 years dedicated to legal operations
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college
  • Hands-on experience with legal enterprise technology

Work Rights

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