Senior Director, Head of Legal Operations
The Senior Director, Head of Legal Operations at Intuitive will lead the Legal Operations function, collaborating closely with the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and the global Legal Leadership Team. This role involves developing and executing the department's strategic roadmap, overseeing daily operations, and managing a team of two current Operations employees. The position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO).
Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, where the director will set annual and mid-term goals, implement initiatives to enhance the Legal Department's effectiveness, track performance metrics, and arrange employee development opportunities. Vendor and outside counsel management involves administering law firm and vendor engagements, tracking expenditures, supporting fee negotiations, leading RFPs, monitoring performance, and managing recurring subscriptions. Financial and budget management entails partnering with Finance to develop and manage the department budget, overseeing purchase requisitions and invoices, handling expense accruals, and leading spend analysis and efficiency initiatives. Process and technology improvement focuses on evaluating and implementing AI and other technology solutions, leveraging data analytics to support decision-making, and developing dashboards and reports on billing optimization and financial operations. Legal technology leadership includes owning the strategy, prioritization, and implementation of legal tech projects such as matter management, e-signing, document management, billing, and ticketing systems in coordination with IT and PMO. Communications and administration cover leading onboarding programs, managing policies and training, overseeing document archiving, publishing Legal communications, coordinating notarization services, and managing Legal Summits and major events. Cross-functional leadership involves forming and leading organization-wide working groups and committees on complex global initiatives, projects, and integrations. As Chief of Staff, the director will manage department communications, prepare board and leadership materials, coordinate Legal Leadership Team meetings and agendas, track and drive follow-through on key priorities and action items, and act as a trusted liaison between the CLO and internal/external stakeholders. Additional special projects and responsibilities will be executed at the direction of the EVP, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer.
The ideal candidate will possess a B.A./B.S., with an M.B.A. or J.D. being highly preferred. They should have over 15 years of experience in legal operations or related fields, with at least 8 years in people management. A progressive history in corporate legal department or law firm management is essential, along with a proven track record of building and leading diverse teams. Strong financial management, budgeting, and analytical skills are required, as well as proficiency in legal technology and software, including AI tools. Excellent written, oral, and negotiation skills are necessary, along with a strategic mindset and a continuous improvement approach. The candidate must be trusted with highly confidential and privileged information and exhibit a positive, dynamic, and collaborative leadership style.
Compensation for this role is competitive, with a maximum salary of $399,400 USD for Region 1 and $339,500 USD for Region 2. The position is full-time with a set schedule, requiring onsite work weekly, with the exact percentage of onsite work to be defined by the leader.
Intuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, with technologies like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion transforming how care is delivered worldwide. The company is committed to making surgery smarter, safer, and more human, aiming to improve patient outcomes through innovative solutions. Joining Intuitive offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful advancements in healthcare and be part of a team dedicated to transforming the future of surgery.