This is a Hybrid role based out of our Los Angeles office. In-office presence required on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What’s so interesting about this role?

Grindr (NYSE: GRND) is looking for an outstanding Legal Operations Manager to become the 9th member of our growing Legal + Privacy team. This is a new role responsible for establishing the legal ops function at a rapidly expanding technology company serving the LGBTQ+ community in almost every country in the world. We’re an ambitious, curious, mission-driven team managing a diverse array of legal matters, including commercial agreements, litigation, regulatory matters, corporate governance, securities, HR, privacy, intellectual property, and more.

What’s the job?

• Build and run the legal operations function.
• Implement and manage use of a contract lifecycle management platform, ensuring efficient and organized contract processes.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive litigation and investigations support capability in alignment with the company’s legal objectives and goals.
  • Oversee the collection, preservation, and organization of electronically stored information (ESI) and other relevant data in compliance with legal requirements.
• Proactively identify opportunities for and implement improvements in legal procedures and systems, including through best-in-class legal technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead and ensure the success of various projects within the Legal Department.
• Partner with a wide range of internal clients to achieve and maintain operational excellence.
• Effectively manage relationships with external vendors and handle legal department data responsibly.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning by supporting the Legal Department’s learning and development around new tools and processes.

What we’ll love about you 

• Proven Track Record: 5-10 years experience successfully building and managing a legal ops function in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment, with broad exposure to a wide array of legal matters.
• Technology Skills: Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing legal tech solutions, including eDiscovery and contract lifecycle management platforms.
• Analytical and Proactive Orientation: Strong ability to analyze and proactively improve processes.
• Excellent communication skills for effective cross-departmental collaboration.

We’ll really swoon if you have 

• You have experience: building a company’s legal operations function, working in the legal function at a public company, and working in the legal function at an Internet platform company.
• You have a J.D.