As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.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 ResponsibilitiesLegal & 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field
- 5-7 years of experience in legal operations or related legal leadership roles
- Strong knowledge of legal processes and legal technology platforms
- Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and project management capabilities
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions 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. Our 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. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
