Senior Specialist, Legal Operations

About the Position

The Senior Specialist, Legal Operations supports strategic Legal & Compliance initiatives with a primary focus on technology management, operational excellence, and cross-functional program execution. The role plays a critical part in accelerating the use of AI, establishing scalable operating models, driving standardization, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the Legal & Compliance function.

Responsibilities

Legal & Compliance Strategic Initiatives

• Support and execute strategic Legal & Compliance initiatives aligned with departmental goals and the Legal & Compliance strategic plan.
• Manage strategic projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, stakeholder communication, and delivery.
• Collaborate across Legal & Compliance, DigITal, Procurement, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption.
• Set priorities and adjust project plans and resourcing within the Legal Operations area to address operational needs, capacity constraints, and shifting business priorities.

Technology Management & AI Enablement

• Select, implement, and maintain global Legal & Compliance technologies aligned with business objectives.
• Own and drive the Legal & Compliance technology roadmap in partnership with the DigITal function and subject matter experts.
• Lead or manage Legal & Compliance technology initiatives, including implementation, optimization, governance, and user adoption, in partnership with DigITal, IT, Security, Privacy, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct quarterly technology governance reviews to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Support AI-enabled Legal & Compliance initiatives such as automation, document intelligence, analytics, and knowledge solutions, including pilots, phased rollouts, and adoption enablement.
• Help operationalize technology and AI usage standards through playbooks, governance frameworks, training materials, and adoption guidance, with a focus on business value, scalability, and measurable outcomes.

Reporting & Metrics

• Analyze operational and performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support quarterly operations reviews, year-in-review reporting, and executive-level materials.
• Monitor performance trends and provide actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and value delivery.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting and accountability for results across the team’s areas of responsibility.

Process Optimization & Change Management

• Drive process optimization and efficiency initiatives across Legal Operations.
• Support change management related to technology adoption, new workflows, and strategic initiatives.
• Promote scalable, consistent, and data-driven operational practices.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues, assessing downstream impact across the Legal & Compliance function.

Requirements

Core Skills

• Legal operations program leadership
• Technology governance and adoption
• Data analysis, KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting

Bonus Points if You Have

• Project management expertise or certifications
• Experience working with e-discovery, litigation hold, and matter management systems

We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $78,750 - $115,500
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
• Work Environment: Hybrid work options
• Company Culture: HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. We encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you.

About HARMAN

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected. Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.