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Legal Operations Manager

Hawthorne, California, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Legal Operations Manager to build and scale the operational backbone of our legal function. This role will partner closely with the General Counsel and legal team to drive efficiency, implement and manage systems, and ensure legal and compliance keep up with the fast pace of our business. 

This role will be foundational in scaling the legal function. You’ll have the opportunity to build systems and processes from the ground up, shape how Legal partners with the business, and directly impact company efficiency and risk management. 

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement scalable processes across legal workflows, as well as cross functional initiatives with other teams (e.g., Sales, Finance, HR) 
  • Own selection, implementation, and management of legal tech stack (including CLM, e-billing, and matter management) 
  • Evaluate and optimize workflows through automation and tooling 
  • Act as primary liaison between Legal and IT/Security teams 
  • Help manage outside counsel relationships, including overseeing bill reviews and spend controls 
  • Help manage the Legal and Compliance budget and forecasting processes; track and analyze legal spend and generate related reporting 
  • Define and track metrics for legal performance 
  • Develop and maintain legal playbooks, templates, and other internal resources 
  • Support compliance programs and investigations 

Minimum Requirements:

  • 2+ years of relevant experience 
  • Bachelor’s and/or paralegal certificate  
  • Strong understanding of legal department workflows and pain points  
  • Experience with legal technology (CLM, e-billing, matter management, etc.)  
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects and drive cross-functional initiatives  
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills  
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management 

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience at a high-growth or technology company preferred 
  • At least 2 years’ experience at a nationally recognized law firm or in-house strongly preferred 

Why CHAOS?

  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
  • Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
  • Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
  • Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
  • Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 


Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.


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About Chaos Industries

Chaos Industries

Chaos Industries is one of the fastest-rising defense technology companies focused on solving modern national security challenges through advanced radar, sensing, and counter-drone systems. Founded in 2022, the company develops next-generation technologies designed to help military and national security operators detect airborne threats faster and operate more effectively in increasingly contested environments.

For job seekers, Chaos Industries offers the opportunity to work on mission-driven technology with direct real-world impact. Employees help build systems related to radar, autonomous sensing, communications, counter-UAS, and AI-enabled defense capabilities—making it an attractive destination for engineers, software developers, hardware specialists, program managers, and defense professionals who want to work at the forefront of national security innovation.

Unlike many traditional defense contractors, Chaos Industries operates with a startup-style culture focused on speed, innovation, and rapid problem-solving. The company is known for moving quickly, building advanced technology in-house, and tackling complex defense challenges with an engineering-first mindset. For professionals who want the mission focus of defense work with the pace of a high-growth technology company, Chaos offers a unique environment.

As defense spending increasingly prioritizes autonomous systems, drone defense, and advanced battlefield awareness, Chaos Industries continues to grow its team across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and mission support functions. For veterans, cleared professionals, and technology talent looking to help shape the future of defense, Chaos Industries is emerging as one of the more exciting companies to watch.

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