Harman International Industries

Legal Operations Specialist

Harman International Industries$78K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5-7 years of experience in legal operations or related legal leadership roles
  • Experience building and leading cross-functional projects or Centers of Excellence
  • Strong knowledge of legal processes, litigation, case management, e-discovery, and legal technology platforms
  • Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong analytical and project management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Support and execute strategic Legal & Compliance initiatives aligned with departmental goals
  • Manage strategic projects end-to-end, including planning and execution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption
  • Set priorities and adjust project plans within the Legal Operations area
  • Select, implement, and maintain global Legal & Compliance technologies
  • Lead Legal & Compliance technology initiatives and conduct quarterly governance reviews
  • Analyze operational data to identify trends and support reporting needs

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for professional development and project leadership
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and AI initiatives
  • Engagement in strategic planning with senior leadership
  • Focus on process optimization and continuous improvement
Full Job Description
Role Overview

The Senior Specialist, Legal Operations, supports strategic Legal & Compliance initiatives with a primary focus on technology management, operational excellence, and cross-functional program execution.   The role plays a critical part in accelerating the use of AI, establishing scalable operating models, driving standardization, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the Legal & Compliance function.

Key Responsibilities
Legal & Compliance Strategic Initiatives
  • Support and execute strategic Legal & Compliance initiatives aligned with departmental goals and the Legal & Compliance strategic plan.
  • Manage strategic projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, stakeholder communication, and delivery.
  • Collaborate across Legal & Compliance, DigITal, Procurement, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption.
  • Set priorities and adjust project plans and resourcing within the Legal Operations area to address operational needs, capacity constraints, and shifting business priorities.
Technology Management & AI Enablement
  • Select, implement and maintain global Legal & Compliance technologies aligned with business objectives.
  • Own and drive the Legal & Compliance technology roadmap in partnership with the DigITal function and subject matter experts.
  • Lead or manage Legal & Compliance technology initiatives, including implementation, optimization, governance, and user adoption, in partnership with DigITal, IT, Security, Privacy, and other stakeholders.
  • Conduct quarterly technology governance reviews to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
  • Support AI-enabled Legal & Compliance initiatives such as automation, document intelligence, analytics, and knowledge solutions, including pilots, phased rollouts, and adoption enablement.
  • Help operationalize technology and AI usage standards through playbooks, governance frameworks, training materials, and adoption guidance, with a focus on business value, scalability, and measurable outcomes.
Reporting & Metrics
  • Analyze operational and performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support quarterly operations reviews, year-in-review reporting, and executive-level materials.
  • Monitor performance trends and provide actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and value delivery.
  • Ensure timely, accurate reporting and accountability for results across the team’s areas of responsibility. 
Process Optimization & Change Management
  • Drive process optimization and efficiency initiatives across Legal Operations.
  • Support change management related to technology adoption, new workflows, and strategic initiatives.
  • Promote scalable, consistent, and data-driven operational practices.
  • Identify and resolve technical and operational issues, assessing downstream impact across the Legal & Compliance function.
Core Strengths & Competencies
  • Legal operations program leadership.
  • Cross-functional project and stakeholder management.
  • Technology governance and adoption.
  • Process design and continuous improvement.
  • Data analysis, KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting.
  • Change management and organizational influence.
  • People leadership, coaching, and performance management.
What You Need to Be Successful
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5-7 years of experience in legal operations or related legal leadership roles.
  • Proven experience building and leading cross-functional projects, programs, or Centers of Excellence.
  • Strong knowledge of legal processes, litigation, case management, e-discovery, and legal technology platforms.
  • Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical and project management capabilities with a demonstrated track record of driving process improvement.
Bonus Points if You Have
  • Project management expertise or certifications.
  • Experience working with e-discovery, litigation hold, and matter management systems.
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing new processes, playbooks, or procedures.

Salary Ranges:

$ 78,750 - $ 115,500

About Harman International Industries

Harman International Industries, Incorporated is an American company that designs and engineers connected products for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson and Revel, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. The Company's software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Harman International Industries
Size
30,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1980

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