Head of Legal Operations

Description

Nuix is on a mission to be a Force For Good, through our People, Products and Purpose.

We are a leading provider of investigative analytics and intelligence software. We empower our customers to be a ‘Force for Good’ by finding truth in the digital world. Our cutting-edge software is trusted by law enforcement, legal firms, and corporations to transform vast amounts of unstructured data into actionable insights with speed, scalability, and forensic accuracy
This extends to our People. We're fiercely passionate, love working at pace, thrive in ambiguity, live, and breathe outside of the box, and above all, are good humans.
We're selective about who comes on board, and you should be too. But if the above sounds like a match, get in touch today and get ready for the possibility of starting a once-in-a-career journey
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Head of Legal Operations to join our growing team and make a significant impact on our global operations As a key member of the Legal Leadership Team and reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will drive strategic initiatives and help shape the organization's legal direction In this global role (based in Sydney), you will be responsible for leading a team which is responsible for the integration of legal technology, AI compliance, and workflow automation within our Legal Group across multiple regions The ideal candidate will thrive in our fast-paced, agile environment and bring an innovative mindset to legal solutions while supporting our mission to create positive change globally.

Position Context:

• Member of the Legal Leadership Team, collaborating with other senior legal leaders to set department strategy and drive organizational excellence
• Reports to the General Counsel
• Strategic business partner to senior leadership across the organization
• Key role in supporting rapid business growth and innovation initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful global impact through our mission-driven work

This position will be based in our Sydney office. The candidate is required to attend the office a minimum of 3 days per week, and may voluntarily elect to work either remotely or from the Sydney office for the remaining 2 days of the week

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the implementation of legal technology solutions, ensuring that the legal function is equipped with the most efficient tools and platforms to operate at the highest level.
• Ensure effective application of AI tools to drive efficiency, compliance, and automation across the legal department.
• Champion workflow automation initiatives, working closely with the legal team to streamline processes, reduce bottlenecks, and improve overall productivity.
• Manage and mentor the Philippines legal operations team, ensuring alignment with global objectives and optimizing team performance.
• Collaborate with the Head of Legal – Commercial to ensure smooth and efficient enterprise sales contracting, enabling the commercial legal team to operate seamlessly with minimal friction.
• Continuously evaluate new tools and technologies to improve legal operations, focusing on driving innovation and enhancing operational effectiveness.

Direct Reports:

• Legal Operations Team – Philippines

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong background in legal operations, with a focus on technology implementation and process automation within a legal function.
• Legal or Accounting Qualifications desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with General Counsel and senior leadership in developing and executing legal strategy
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and regional teams
• Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Track record of developing innovative legal solutions that enable business growth while managing risk
• Adaptable mindset with the ability to pivot quickly as business needs evolve
• Experience working in agile environments and comfort with rapid iteration and change
• Proven experience with legal technology platforms, particularly Ironclad (CLM Automation), OneTrust (AI & Data Compliance), and LawVu (Matter Management)
• Expertise in managing legal teams and operations in multiple geographies, particularly experience leading remote teams (e.g., in the Philippines).
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills, with a track record of driving successful technology-driven initiatives in a legal setting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across various teams and stakeholders.

About Us

Nuix is an equal opportunity employer. Don’t let impostor syndrome hold you back! We welcome all applications and are a flexible employer Nuix is on an incredible journey of transformation, aligning our strengths with our ambitions to pursue greater opportunities. To find out more about who we are and what we are doing, please visit our website https://www.nuix.com/ As we expand our global team and extend our skills and expertise, we are unified as one Nuix team guided by our shared values Nuix Vision Finding Truth in a Digital World Nuix Mission Statement Nuix creates innovative software that empowers organizations to simply and quickly find the truth from any data in a digital world. We are a passionate and talented team, delighting our customers with software that transforms data into actionable intelligence Nuix Values

• TAKEOWNERSHIP AND FOLLOW UP
• RESILIENT WE LEARN FROM THE PAST AND ARE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT TOMORROW
• UNAFRAID TO DO THE RIGHT THING, QUICKLY
• TEAM NUIX FIRST AND FOREMOST
• HERO OUR CUSTOMERS AND INNOVATE FOR THEM

We believe in these principles and seek to weave them into the fabric of our daily work at Nuix. In doing so, we co-create a dynamic and purposeful company culture that we can be proud of and want to belong to

About Nuix

See the bigger picture, faster.
We are a leading provider of investigative analytics and intelligence software, that empowers our customers to be a force for good by finding truth in the digital world. We help customers collect, process and review massive amounts of structured and unstructured data, making it searchable and actionable at scale and speed, and with forensic accuracy. Our users rely on Nuix software to assist with challenges as diverse as criminal investigations, data privacy, eDiscovery, regulatory compliance and insider threats.

Powered by AI.
Our solutions are powered by our patented data processing engine and enhanced with AI such as Natural Language Processing. Our AI capabilities super-charge our software to identify patterns and correlations that no human could find, so that our customers get to the most relevant or risky data faster, saving on time, cost, reputation damage and even lives.