Brex · 1 week ago
Head of Legal Operations
San Francisco, California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $261K/yrBrex is an AI-powered spend platform that helps companies manage their spending effectively. They are seeking a Head of Legal Operations to shape and scale the operating model of the Legal function, focusing on creating systems and processes that enhance the efficiency of the Legal team.
BankingCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Set the strategic direction for Legal Operations, designing and implementing the operating model, workflows, and systems required to support a modern, high-performing Legal organization
Serve as a trusted operational partner and force multiplier to the General Counsel, supporting planning, prioritization, execution, and leadership cadence across the Legal team
Design and scale how legal work flows through the organization, reducing friction, accelerating time to resolution, and enabling greater self-service for internal partners
Lead the evolution of the legal technology ecosystem, partnering with Legal, IT, and cross-functional teams to implement and continuously improve CLM, matter management, e-billing, and AI-enabled tools — with a strong focus on outcomes, adoption, and ROI rather than tool administration alone
Drive experimentation and iteration with emerging technologies, including AI and automation, taking a pragmatic, test-and-learn approach to increasing efficiency and impact
Own legal department financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, vendor management, and cost optimization, in close partnership with Finance and Procurement
Rationalize and manage outside counsel and vendor relationships, driving consolidation, clear engagement models, and cost discipline while maintaining high-quality outcomes
Develop and operationalize meaningful metrics and insights, translating data into clear narratives that help Legal leadership and the broader business understand workload, performance, cost drivers, and impact
Build durable knowledge management and enablement systems, including documentation, onboarding pathways, training materials, and self-service resources that allow the organization to scale without proportional headcount growth
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience building or scaling legal operations, business operations, or similar functions in a high-growth environment
Proven ability to design and implement systems, processes, and operating models in ambiguous or evolving environments
Strong financial and analytical capabilities, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, and translating data into executive-level insights
Experience leading or partnering on legal technology initiatives (e.g., CLM, e-billing, workflow automation), with the ability to quickly learn new tools and drive adoption
Track record of influencing and partnering effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong bias toward action, iteration, and continuous improvement, balanced with sound judgment and change management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, low-ego leadership style
Preferred
Experience operating in a role adjacent to senior leadership (e.g., chief of staff, head of operations, or similar)
Exposure to AI-enabled tools or automation platforms in Legal or adjacent functions
JD or MBA is helpful but not required
Benefits
Up to four weeks per year of fully remote work
Company
Brex
Brex is a financial service and technology company that provides business credit cards and cash management accounts.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Brex has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (32)
2024 (50)
2023 (53)
2022 (65)
2021 (70)
2020 (37)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7BKey Investors
CitiTiger Global ManagementDST Global
2025-01-13Debt Financing· $235M
2023-07-25Series Unknown
2022-05-18Series D
Leadership Team
Pedro Franceschi
Founder and CEO
James Reggio
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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