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Legal Operations Manager

Applied Intuition


Job Location:

Sunnyvale, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 160000 - 220000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Applied Intuition Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive defense trucking construction mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure operating systems and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers as well as the United States military and its allies trust the companys solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale California with offices in Washington D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach Florida; Ann Arbor Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at .

We are an in-office company and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About the role

Applied Intuition is seeking a Legal Operations Manager to own and optimize our legal departments operations and technology stack including procurement and contract lifecycle management. This person will be responsible for selecting implementing and/or maintaining tools such as privacy software a new contract lifecycle management (CLM) system and enhancements to procurement and legal request ticketing systems. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background proven project management experience and is energized by process improvement and AI integration. This is a highly cross-functional role partnering with Legal Finance IT and internal customers to deliver scalable user-friendly systems.

At Applied Intuition you will:
  • Own all aspects of the legal tech stack including evaluation implementation and ongoing administration of software tools

  • Lead the integration of workflow automation and AI-powered tools while ensuring data privacy security and regulatory compliance

  • Manage system migrations upgrades and user access; proactively identify and address system pain points for internal customers

  • Partner with Legal Finance and Procurement to capture requirements optimize processes and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction

  • Serve as project manager across multiple concurrent initiatives aligning technical solutions with business goals and compliance requirements

  • Develop and deliver training documentation and support resources for end users

  • Monitor industry trends in legal technology privacy and AI; make recommendations for continuous improvement

  • Manage vendor relationships for legal software and coordinate across IT Legal and Finance teams to ensure seamless operations

  • Track key metrics prepare dashboards and report on system adoption and performance

Were looking for someone who has:
  • 5 years of experience in legal operations technical program management or technology implementation with direct ownership of legal or compliance systems

  • Demonstrated expertise in project management systems integration and cross-functional collaboration

  • Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira procurement tools such as Coupa CLMs and workflow/process improvement ideally in a high-growth tech-forward environment

  • Technical acumen and comfort driving evaluation and integration of new technologies and AI solutions

  • Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to have:
  • Background in technical program management (TPM) legal operations or business systems

  • Experience leading legal technology initiatives at a scaling technology company

  • Knowledge of procurement finance systems and legal process automation

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary equity and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units comprehensive health dental vision life and disability insurance coverage 401k retirement benefits with employer match learning and wellness stipends and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience credentials & certifications educational attainment skill level requirements interview performance and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job postings subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $160000 USD to $220000 USD annually.

Dont meet every single requirement If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently the parties agree that as applicable they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that as applicable they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471 Appendix A to Subpart A) relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact . We will work with you!


Required Experience:

Manager


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Applied Intuition powers physical AI, automating machines across automotive, defense, trucking, mining, construction, & agriculture.

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