Responsibilities** _Team Leadership_ + Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Legal Operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement + Align team priorities and operational roadmaps with the evolving strategic objectives of the LGAPP leadership team and Autodesk’s broader business strategy _Strategic Operations & Program Management_ + Partner closely with the LGAPP leadership team to operationalize strategic priorities across the department + Lead and drive execution of high-impact initiatives across LGAPP, including new technology and systems rollouts, workflow modernization efforts, and process improvement initiatives, while partnering cross-functionally to ensure projects are accurately scoped, effectively tracked, and successfully delivered on time + Identify operational bottlenecks and proactively implement scalable process improvements and workflow optimizations + Build operational frameworks, governance models, and best practices that enable the legal organization to operate more strategically and effectively + Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms that provide actionable insights into team performance, operational health, and areas for improvement + Serve as a thought leader within LGAPP, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and operational maturity across the organization _Legal Technology & AI Enablement_ + Own the roadmap, governance, and ongoing optimization of LGAPP’s legal technology and tooling ecosystem, including: legal workflow and intake tools, contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, knowledge management systems, e-billing technologies, reporting and analytics capabilities, and AI-enabled tools + Identify, evaluate, and deploy technologies that streamline legal workflows, automate processes, and improve operational efficiency and organizational productivity across LGAPP + Explore and implement innovative AI and generative AI solutions that enhance contracting operations, knowledge management, and broader business enablement capabilities + Partner closely with IT, Procurement, Finance, Security, and Business Systems teams to ensure seamless integration, connectivity, and ongoing support of legal technologies within the broader company systems landscape + Drive adoption, training, and change management efforts related to new systems, tools, and operational processes _Outside Counsel, Vendor & Financial Operations_ + Oversee the full lifecycle of outside counsel and vendor management, including onboarding, billing, evaluation, optimization, and performance management + Collaborate closely with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, spend tracking, reporting, and identifying actionable insights from legal spend data + Maintain and optimize e-billing platforms, billing guidelines, and outside counsel compliance processes (e.g., consistent discounting and/or alternative fee arrangements, staffing metrics, etc.) + Develop frameworks and guidance to support strategic firm and vendor selection, utilization, and cost management + Develop and implement resources to empower LGAPP team members to optimize firm and vendor selection, including department guidelines for selection and utilization of firms and vendors _Knowledge Management & Enablement_ + Lead knowledge management initiatives that improve information sharing, operational consistency, and institutional knowledge retention across LGAPP + Develop and maintain processes for documentation management and retention, including knowledge management playbooks, operational guidelines, best practices, and training materials + Support training and enablement efforts for both LGAPP team members and cross-functional stakeholders to improve engagement with legal processes and tools **Minimum Qualifications** + 5–7+ years of experience in legal operations, business operations, or operational leadership roles, preferably within a corporate legal department or high-growth technology company environment + Strong experience leading operational initiatives, process improvement efforts, and cross-functional programs + Prior experience managing and developing high-performing teams + Experience implementing or managing legal technology platforms, workflow systems, CLM tools, and/or AI-enabled solutions + Strong project and program management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously + Excellent communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships and work effectively across all levels in a global organization + Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a data-informed approach to decision making + Ability to translate operational challenges into scalable systems, processes, and technology-driven solutions **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience within a fast-scaling SaaS or technology organization + Familiarity with contracting operations, legal intake/workflow management, or specialized legal operational functions + Experience implementing AI or automation solutions within legal workflows + Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation, operational excellence, and organizational transformation + High level of personal and professional integrity, sound judgment, and executive presence **Learn More** **About Autodesk** Welcome to Autodesk! In this role, you will play a central part in shaping how LGAPP operates at scale – identifying opportunities to streamline ways of working, modernize legal processes, improve cross-functional collaboration, and implement strategic, legal-optimized technologies that enable the LGAPP team to operate more efficiently, effectively, and strategically in support of Autodesk’s broader business objectives.