Who are we?
IOG, is a technology company focused on blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability.
Our projects include the Cardano blockchain, as well as other products in the areas of decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain and Web3 technology globally.
We invest in the unknown, applying our curiosity and desire for positive change to everything we do. By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless, to be changemakers.
What the role involves:
As an experienced Legal Operations Specialist, you will drive and execute initiatives that evolve the Legal, Compliance & Risk (LCR) function into a data-driven, efficient operating model. Applying systems-design principles, the role owns defined workstreams within the legal operations strategy, implements enabling technologies (including AI), and ensures legal services are commercial, transparent, and responsive. Reporting to a senior leader in Legal and working closely with the EVP, Legal, the role translates strategy into tactical execution with clear KPIs and measurable results.
- Design, implement, and manage specific components of the legal function's modern operating model, applying systems design principles to optimize discrete workflows, processes, and technology integrations.
- Lead the evaluation, piloting, and deployment of new legal technology and software, including identifying opportunities to integrate AI to drive efficiency gains in specific legal processes (e.g., contract management, matter intake).
- Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and efficiency of the implemented operational changes.
- Independently drive initiatives to improve commercial awareness, transparency, and the responsiveness of legal service delivery to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (e.g., Finance, Engineering, HR) and legal team members to understand operational needs, define detailed requirements, and ensure successful adoption of new systems.
- Own the full project lifecycle for moderate-to-complex legal operations projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery with clear communication to stakeholders.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the legal team.
Requirements
Who you are:
- Typically 4 +years of proven experience in program management, project management, or operations, ideally within a legal, compliance, or similar corporate function.
- Demonstrated practical experience in applying systems design principles to map, analyze, and optimize business processes.
- Hands-on experience in evaluating, implementing, and managing legal technology solutions (e.g., eBilling, CLM, AI agents, knowledge management systems).
- Experience managing projects that involve technical requirements and cross-functional dependencies, delivering them from initiation to completion.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to define metrics, collect data, and derive actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change without direct authority.
- Experience in a global organization or fast-paced technology/FinTech/blockchain environment is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change without direct authority.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (e.g., Finance, Engineering, HR) and legal team members to understand operational needs.
- Demonstrated practical experience in applying systems design principles to map, analyze, and optimize business processes
Benefits
- Remote work
- Laptop reimbursement
- New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Competitive PTO
At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Top Skills
What We Do
Founded in 2015, IOHK is one of the world’s pre-eminent blockchain research and engineering companies, best known for the Cardano blockchain platform
We are a fully decentralized, remote-working organization committed to the highest principles of academic rigour and evidence-based software development. The company builds high-assurance blockchain products for public and private sector clients.
Our goal is simple – to fuel our drive to be best in class by giving you the opportunity, resources and support to deliver your finest work to date. You’ll work with some exceptionally talented and friendly individuals who are always open to new ideas and ways of working.
IOHK is an advocate of decentralized remote working, with over 300 people working in more than 50 countries. Everyone has a different skill set, a different culture, and is at a different stage in their life. We aim to make collaboration between diverse people fun, exciting, and always rewarding. Many companies say they ‘think outside the box’ – for IOHK it’s more, ‘we think outside the geography’.
