Legal Operations Lead - Remote

Overview

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

In Short

• Lead matter management and knowledge management initiatives
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across the legal department and other departments
• Implement strategies to capture and leverage institutional knowledge
• Evaluate, implement, and manage legal technology solutions
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the legal department
• Develop and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency for the legal department
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment on legal operations initiatives
• Support the legal department’s budgeting, procurement and financial management activities
• Provide operational support and project management support to the legal team as needed

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in legal operations, project management, or in a related field
• Experience developing matter management and knowledge management systems
• Strong project management, critical thinking, and analytical skills (PMP or Agile certification is a plus)
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with legal technology
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including tact, sensitivity, and interacting well with management at all levels
• Proven self-starter who can prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities with agility and efficiency, acting as a pivotal contributor to a high-performing team
• Proactive and adaptable: confidently makes informed decisions, thrives with minimal guidance, and enjoys a dynamic environment that celebrates innovation
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills

Benefits

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount