Vice President, Legal Strategy + Innovation

ARES OPERATIONS

Base: $190,000 - $220,000 py; bonus: discretionary...
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10+ years legal operations experience
Cross-functional transformation leadership
Workflow orchestration and clm implementation
** Ares Operations is seeking a Vice President of Legal Strategy and Innovation to lead and execute the Legal Strategy & Innovation function. The role focuses on transforming legal operations through effective strategy implementation, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven performance management. **

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the operating leader and second-in-command for the Legal Strategy + Innovation function, translating strategic vision into an integrated operating model.
  • The successful candidate will drive cross-functional transformation initiatives including workflow orchestration, contract lifecycle management, vendor governance, and legal data analytics.
  • Ares offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, mental health support, and education sponsorship programs.

Matching Summary

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** Ares Operations is seeking a Vice President of Legal Strategy and Innovation to lead and execute the Legal Strategy & Innovation function. The role focuses on transforming legal operations through effective strategy implementation, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven performance management. **

Salary

Base: $190,000 - $220,000 per annum; Bonus: Discretionary performance-based bonus available; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, FSA/HSA, life insurance, disability, EAP, commuter benefits, wellness apps, parental leave, and education sponsorship

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years legal operations experience
  • Cross-functional transformation leadership
  • Workflow orchestration and CLM implementation
  • Legal data strategy and KPI framework design
  • Vendor governance and spend management
  • AI-enabled legal technology knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience scaling new legal functions
  • Strong stakeholder adoption skills
  • High-accountability operating culture
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Executive communication capabilities

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive experience in legal operations or transformation
  • Proven track record leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience with AI-enabled legal technology preferred
  • Background in building scalable operating models and systems

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