IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
We are looking for a Legal Operations Manager. You will be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.
IonQ is looking for a driven and creative Legal Operations Manager responsible for creating, refining, and supporting the day-to-day organization of a growing Legal department as well as spearheading the implementation of new software and technology to shape the future of our tech-driven legal team. You will be responsible for providing support both within the department as well as stellar service to our external vendors and partners.
Responsibilities:
- Implement new legal tools to improve our practices and manage design, rollout, and training for new systems.
- Oversee the daily administration of all legal systems, troubleshoot issues, provide recommendations and solutions, and review, suggest, and implement process and technology improvements.
- Analyze and report on data and metrics to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to improve processes and find solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal department priorities.
- Maintain and distribute project information, create documentation, reports, and related work.
- Manage administrative aspects of outside counsel and vendor relationships with external consulting companies.
You’d be a good fit with:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- 3+ years of experience relevant to legal operations or relevant operational management role in positions of progressive responsibility
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work and communicate with senior executives
- Experience successfully leading and managing projects and initiatives
- Experience implementing and maintaining legal tooling, including Ironclad and Legal Tracker
- Experience managing or helping manage departmental budgets, including law firm and vendor accruals and billing
You’d be a great fit with:
- Experience implementing and maintaining JIRA, Boardvantage, Foundation IP, and Netsuite
- Ability to execute under pressure and within tight timelines while juggling multiple projects
- A subtle yet persuasive way of bringing internal business partners on board with tech process and tooling improvements.
- A self-starter with enthusiasm who can work independently with minimal oversight on certain projects but who is also a team player and can support projects when needed
Location: This position can be remote or hybrid from one of our offices in College Park, MD, or Bothell, WA.
The approximate salary range for this position is $71,300 - $92,978.
The base pay component of the offer will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base pay, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component, as well as a range of benefit options found on our site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO plus paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland which is only a 15-minute metro ride from Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in the Seattle, Washington area. Depending on the position, you may be required to be located near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, or Toronto. However, IonQ will be expanding into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Quantum computers are a revolutionizing technology — they have the potential to transform business, society, and the planet for the better, and IonQ is at the forefront of this revolution.
After over 25 years of academic research, IonQ was founded in 2015 by Chris Monroe and Jungsang Kim with $2 million in seed funding from New Enterprise Associates, a license to core technology from the University of Maryland and Duke University, and the goal of taking trapped ion quantum computing out of the lab and into the market. In the following three years, we raised an additional $20 million from GV, Amazon Web Services, and NEA, and built two of the world’s most accurate quantum computers.
In 2019, we raised another $55 million in a round led by Samsung and Mubadala, and announced partnerships with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services to make our quantum computers available via the cloud.
In 2020 and 2021, we built additional generations of high performance quantum hardware, added Google Cloud Marketplace to our cloud partner roster and announced a series of collaborations and business partnerships with leading academic and commercial institutions.
On October 1st, 2021, IonQ began trading as IONQ on the New York Stock Exchange, making it the world's first public pure-play quantum computing company. We remain hard at work realizing the world-changing potential of quantum computing.
Why Work With Us
We’re growing a passionate, diverse team of collaborative, creative people. We believe in pursuing innovative, challenging work with integrity, alongside team members we can learn from and grow with.
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