Design Operations Manager at Legora

The role

Legora is seeking a Design Operations Manager to partner with design and product leadership in building a category-defining AI legal workspace. You will design and run the systems, org structures, and operating rhythms that empower designers to focus on product and craft.

What you'll do

• Maintain an accurate map of design organization against delivery needs to flag structural gaps
• Own the end-to-end hiring process including strategic role alignment and designer onboarding
• Establish stable planning cadences and review processes that produce clear decisions and goals
• Lead cross-functional programs from initial problem identification to shipped outcomes
• Implement agentic ways of working and maintain documentation for AI-native workflows
• Define and monitor design quality standards and reporting across development cycles

What you'll bring

• Four to six plus years of experience in operations or program management within product organizations
• Proven track record of building organizational structures and hiring processes from scratch
• Strong systems thinking skills with the ability to navigate and resolve structural ambiguity
• Proficiency in modern product development and early adoption of AI-native workflows
• Excellent communication skills to align product and engineering leadership on strategic decisions

Your impact

You will transform the design organization into a highly efficient engine by removing operational friction and ensuring strategic alignment. By establishing clear processes and quality bars, you will enable the team to scale rapidly while maintaining excellence in an AI-driven era.