Legal Operations Director

About Re:Build Manufacturing Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential. Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment. Who we are looking for We are seeking a proactive and analytical Legal Operations leader who thrives on creating structure, driving efficiency, and enabling scalable growth within a dynamic legal function. The ideal candidate combines strong operational expertise with a strategic mindset—able to translate data into actionable insights, streamline complex workflows, and champion the adoption of modern legal technologies. You bring a balance of precision and practicality, a deep understanding of legal department processes, and the ability to partner cross-functionally to deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, and performance. Above all, you are passionate about building a best-in-class legal operations function that empowers the business to move faster, smarter, and with confidence. What you get to do

• Improve and streamline legal operations by identifying inefficiencies, implementing guidelines, and establishing scalable workflows for contract management, outside counsel management, litigation support, knowledge management, entity management, IP protection, and the provision of legal support;
• Own the administration of all legal technology platforms, including e-billing system, contract lifecycle management system, legal intake system and other tools;
• Partner with the GC to execute short/long-term operations plans;
• Develop cost-saving strategies and optimize outside counsel engagement to reduce legal spend while maintaining high-quality support;
• Analyze key legal department metrics and KPIs through reports and dashboards and implementing changes to drive improvement and enhance operational performance;
• Improve departmental efficiency by implementing continuous improvement initiatives that translate insights into process refinements, technology improvements, and team training programs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the legal department, act as system-wide liaison, and monitor service levels and system performance to ensure user satisfaction and compliance.

What you bring to the Team

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 5-7 years' previous experience in in-house legal operations role
• Demonstrated experience using AI-powered tools and platforms to enhance productivity, automate workflows, and solve complex problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Ironclad, Brightflag, and ClickUp required

The base salary range for this position is $140,000– $160,000 per year. This range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits. The BIG payoff We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate. Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company! We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.