Legal Operations Manager

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co . We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions About the role Applied Intuition is seeking a Legal Operations Manager to own and optimize our legal department’s operations and technology stack, including procurement and contract lifecycle management. This person will be responsible for selecting, implementing, and/or maintaining tools such as privacy software, a new contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, and enhancements to procurement and legal request ticketing systems. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background, proven project management experience, and is energized by process improvement and AI integration. This is a highly cross-functional role partnering with Legal, Finance, IT, and internal customers to deliver scalable, user-friendly systems. At Applied Intuition, you will: Own all aspects of the legal tech stack, including evaluation, implementation, and ongoing administration of software tools Lead the integration of workflow automation and AI-powered tools while ensuring data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance Manage system migrations, upgrades, and user access; proactively identify and address system pain points for internal customers Partner with Legal, Finance, and Procurement to capture requirements, optimize processes, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction Serve as project manager across multiple concurrent initiatives, aligning technical solutions with business goals and compliance requirements Develop and deliver training, documentation, and support resources for end users Monitor industry trends in legal technology, privacy, and AI; make recommendations for continuous improvement Manage vendor relationships for legal software and coordinate across IT, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure seamless operations Track key metrics, prepare dashboards, and report on system adoption and performance We’re looking for someone who has: 5+ years of experience in legal operations, technical program management, or technology implementation, with direct ownership of legal or compliance systems Demonstrated expertise in project management, systems integration, and cross-functional collaboration Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira, procurement tools such as Coupa, CLMs, and workflow/process improvement, ideally in a high-growth, tech-forward environment Technical acumen and comfort driving evaluation and integration of new technologies and AI solutions Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Nice to have: Background in technical program management (TPM), legal operations, or business systems Experience leading legal technology initiatives