ResponsibilitiesTeam 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 strategyStrategic 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 organizationLegal 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 processesOutside 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 vendorsKnowledge 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 toolsMinimum 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 solutionsPreferred 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 presenceLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome 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.