Director, Legal Operations at Diligent Corporation

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Legal Tech, SaaS, Governance Risk ComplianceIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a global, fast-paced environment
  • Forward-thinking leadership with ability to critically evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI
  • Expertise with legal and business systems, including proficiency with CRM (e.g., Salesforce) and CLM (e.g., DocuSign CLM) platforms
  • Experience with a variety of legal technology and AI tools highly desirable
  • Proactive mindset

Responsibilities

  • Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of AI-powered and other legal technology solutions; develop and champion use cases for AI in contract analysis, compliance monitoring, legal research, and workflow automation; critically assess risks, benefits, and ethical considerations
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a junior team member, delegating tasks and fostering professional growth
  • Manage and support key projects across Diligent’s global legal department, collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Build out contract automation and related workflows to streamline contract management
  • Create and maintain robust information management processes for legal documents, ensuring organization, accessibility, and compliance
  • Summarize contractual terms and other business/legal matters at scale, providing actionable insights
  • Contribute to strategic planning, define priorities, set objectives, and manage budgets for the Legal department
  • Drive adoption and optimization of tools for meaningful improvements and measurable efficiencies

Skills

Legal Operations
AI Implementation
Legal Technology
Workflow Optimization
Project Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Emerging Technologies

Diligent Corporation

Provides governance, risk, and compliance solutions

About Diligent Corporation

Diligent provides governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Their tools help organizations manage board activities, ensuring clarity and security in operations. Clients, including large enterprises and non-profits, use Diligent's software to streamline board management, comply with regulations, and support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. Diligent stands out from competitors by focusing on data security, user privacy, and a user-friendly interface. The company's goal is to help organizations navigate regulatory challenges and achieve their strategic objectives.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
$21.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Wellness Program

Risks

Data breaches raise concerns about Diligent's data security measures.
Expansion into Latin America may present operational and regulatory challenges.
New AI features could pose risks related to data privacy compliance.

Differentiation

Diligent serves over one million users from 23,000 organizations globally.
The company empowers 62% of the Fortune 500 with its GRC solutions.
Diligent integrates AI-driven analytics to enhance decision-making for board members.

Upsides

Diligent's new ESG module aligns with growing interest in ESG reporting.
Expansion in Latin America offers significant growth opportunities for Diligent.
Partnerships with firms like Aeries Technology accelerate market penetration.

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