Legal Operations Specialist at Higgsfield AI

Job description

Why work at Higgsfield AI? Higgsfield AI is the fastest-scaling generative AI company in history, hitting $1B in annual revenue run rate, 30M+ users worldwide, 6M+ generations per day, and powering 390 of Fortune 500 brands. We're building at the absolute frontier of AI-powered video creation and next-generation creative tools. Joining Higgsfield means becoming part of a high-impact team shaping the future of AI-native experiences, at a company that isn't just moving fast, but rewriting what fast looks like. About the role: Higgsfield is seeking a Legal Operations Manager to help build and scale the systems, processes, and technology that power our legal function. Working closely with our Legal team and cross-functional stakeholders, you will own and optimize our contract lifecycle management platform (Ironclad), streamline legal workflows, and introduce automation and AI-powered solutions to improve efficiency across the organization. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, tech-savvy operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and is excited about leveraging emerging technologies to build a modern, scalable legal function. What you'll do: Build and Improve Legal Operations • Help design and continuously improve the Legal team's operating model, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and automate manual processes. • Develop and maintain scalable legal processes that support the needs of a rapidly growing global organization. Own Legal Technology & Automation • Own and manage our legal technology stack, including Ironclad contract lifecycle management workflows, matter management, and e-billing systems. • Optimize Ironclad workflows to streamline contract intake, approvals, execution, and overall contract management. • Develop and implement automation solutions, including AI-assisted first review of NDAs, to improve the efficiency of legal processes. • Partner with internal teams to identify and implement AI tools and automation solutions that improve how legal work is managed. Manage Legal Operations & Reporting • Oversee relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers, including budget management, billing, and performance tracking. • Establish metrics and reporting dashboards to provide visibility into the Legal team's priorities, workload, and performance. • Use operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and support informed decision-making. Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner closely with Finance, IT, and business teams to ensure legal processes and systems align with broader company operations. • Work with cross-functional stakeholders to streamline legal workflows and improve operational efficiency. • Support the implementation and adoption of new legal tools, systems, and processes across the organization. Requirements: • Deep expertise in legal technology, including contract lifecycle management platforms (Ironclad strongly preferred), e-billing systems, and matter management tools. • Hands-on experience with Ironclad is required, including configuring, managing, and optimizing contract lifecycle management workflows. • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing legal workflows, process improvements, and automation solutions. • Experience leveraging AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to improve legal processes. • Experience supporting global teams and navigating the operational needs of a rapidly scaling organization. • Strong analytical skills, including experience developing metrics, building reports, and using data to inform business decisions. • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to take ownership and operate independently. • Experience working at a high-growth technology or AI company strongly preferred. • Highly collaborative, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly. Com