Director of Legal Operations
Lightning AINew York, New York, United States • San Francisco, California, United States
Posted May 22, 2026
180000 - 220000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Lightning AI is a company behind PyTorch Lightning, building an end-to-end platform for developing, training, and deploying AI systems.
Job Description
Lightning AI is seeking a Director of Legal Operations to serve as the operational backbone of their Legal team. The role involves driving the Legal team's operational strategy, establishing metrics and reporting frameworks, and implementing legal technology. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of legal operations experience, preferably in a startup or high-growth company.
Requirements
- 10+ years of legal operations experience
- Prior startup or high-growth company experience
- Hands-on experience implementing and managing legal technology platforms
- Demonstrated familiarity with core legal operational matters
- Proven ability to build and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Exceptional discretion, judgment, and accountability
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement and financial wellness support
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development support
- Wellness and work-from-home stipends
- Flexible work environment
