Legal Operations Manager (Consultant) - Strategic Projects & Transformation

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a Legal Operations Manager (Consultant) to support a dynamic and growing Legal Department in El Segundo, CA. This role will drive operational efficiency, lead cross-functional initiatives, and partner closely with Legal leadership to enhance the delivery of legal services across the organization. Hybrid | $50 - $56  per hour | 1 year contractKey Responsibilities

• Lead and execute legal operations initiatives, including process improvements and technology implementations*
• Partner with Legal leadership to manage project plans, timelines, and key deliverables*
• Oversee legal systems such as matter management, contract lifecycle management (CLM), and e-billing platforms*
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting to track performance and workload*
• Coordinate training for Legal team members and business stakeholders*
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal vendors to ensure efficiency and cost control*
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of departmental spend*
• Assist with change management and communication for new tools, processes, and policies*
• Contribute to long-term strategy and operational roadmap development*
• Engage with executive stakeholders, exercising sound judgment and professionalism

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Legal Operations, Legal Strategy, Management Consulting, or a related field*
• Experience operating in a high-growth or enterprise environment preferred*
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders*
• Strong adaptability and ability to manage competing priorities

Required Skills

• Experience implementing legal operations frameworks and scalable processes*
• Knowledge of legal workflows (litigation, corporate, compliance, regulatory, contracts)*
• Hands-on experience with legal technologies (e-billing, CLM, matter management, automation/AI tools)*
• Strong analytical, reporting, and change management capabilities*
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on execution mindset*
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills*
• Ability to influence across all levels of an organization*
• Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments*
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and scalability

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree preferred*
• Bachelor’s degree required*
• Experience with workflow automation tools*
• Advanced interpersonal and collaboration skills

#D800 JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.