Legal Operations Lead

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads. We empower hundreds of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, it’s a hub of innovation, imagination and creativity.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Operations Lead who thrives in a fast-paced environment to provide legal operations support to our legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will play a critical role in shaping and scaling our legal operations function. You’ll support process optimization, manage vendor relationships, and implement tools to drive efficiency across the Legal team and adapt seamlessly to an evolving regulatory environment.

StackAdapt is a Remote First company, and you will work as part of a highly collaborative remote global Legal team. We are open to candidates located in Canada or the US for this position; occasional travel may be required. 

What you'll be doing:

• Process Improvement & Efficiency: Analyze, refine, and implement workflows across the legal team to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and reduce redundancy; training / development for legal team members about new processes and technologies

• Budget & Vendor Management: Collaborate with the General Counsel to develop and manage the legal department budget. Evaluate, negotiate, and maintain relationships with external vendors, including outside counsel, legal technology providers, and consulting firms

• Data & Analytics: Create and maintain legal metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems to measure department performance and communicate insights to leadership

• Knowledge Management: Establish and manage internal legal knowledge repositories to promote consistency, ensure compliance, and empower the team with accessible resources

• Technology & Tools Implementation: Identify and lead, or collaborate with other team members, concerning the deployment of legal, CLM, compliance, and privacy tech tools, to drive efficiencies across the team

• Support Compliance & Risk Management: Work the Compliance Lead and with cross-functional teams such Business Operations, Procurement and Internal Audit, to ensure the legal team meets regulatory requirements, privacy standards, and internal policies

• Project Management: Lead and support strategic projects, including transactional activity, contract standardization, and cross-functional initiatives that enhance the legal team's impact on the business

• Key Performance Objectives: assist the department in setting its annual & long-term goals to enable growth and alignment with the company’s overall strategy

• Champion and recommend process improvements to support in StackAdapt’s growth 

What you’ll bring to the table

• 5+ years of experience in legal operations within a fast-paced, high-growth adtech or technology environment. Prior experience in a legal operations role is a must

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines, using project management tools and techniques to deliver on complex initiatives

• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, cost control, and vendor management

• Familiarity with working alongside procurement teams

• Strong understanding of legal tech tools (e.g., CLM, data analysis, workflow automation) with hands-on experience implementing and optimizing these solutions

• Ability to analyze data and create reports that drive actionable insights and decision-making within the Legal team

• Bachelor's Degree: Required in Business, Law, or a related field

• Legal operations certification (CLOC, ACC, etc.) is a plus

• Knowledge of legal operational procedures; knowledge of statutes, and applicable regulations is a plus 

• A positive, collaborative spirit, and a learning mindset 

• Able to “own” and manage projects from beginning to end, with an internally driven sense of follow through

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity

StackAdapters Enjoy:

• Highly competitive salary

• RRSP/401K matching

• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off

• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform

• Full benefits from day one of employment

• Work from home reimbursements

• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office

• Robust training and onboarding program

• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)

• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning

• An awesome parental leave policy

• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture

• Our social and team events!

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.

About StackAdapt

We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:

Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024

G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024

Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK

2024 Best Workplaces for Women and in Canada by Great Place to Work®

#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising

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