Legal Operations Specialist

A Career at HARMAN

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 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.

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.