Fast Facts

Evolv is looking for a strategic Head of Legal Operations & Compliance Program Management to lead the Legal Team, focusing on efficiency and technology integration in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities: Champion continuous improvement initiatives, oversee legal technology strategies, manage outside counsel budgets, and lead legal project management while supporting compliance programs.

Skills: 5+ years of experience in legal operations, strong leadership, project management, and technical skills relevant to legal technology tools.

Qualifications: Preferred in-house experience, demonstrated success with budgeting and compliance programs, and strong communication skills to translate legal processes into business-friendly tools.

Location: Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, with flexible remote options for exceptional candidates based in the U.S.

Compensation: $128000 - $204000 / Annually

The Elevator Pitch 

Evolv is seeking a strategic, tech-savvy, and experienced Head of Legal Operations & Program Management to join the Legal Team of a mission-driven company with industry-disrupting technology. 

This is a pivotal role with a broad spectrum of responsibilities. The right candidate will be energized by shaping the Legal Team’s strategy, managing legal budget, and identifying and implementing new legal technologies to help maximizes efficiency. You will also work cross-functionally across a diverse team of stakeholders in your management of several key legal programs. Your proactive and solution-oriented approach will be valued as you help shape the future of the legal function, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and integrity.   

If you thrive on operational excellence, strategic influence, and designing systems that make legal teams more effective, we want to meet you. 

The Work: What type of work will you be doing?

Legal Operations 

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across workflows, identifying opportunities for optimization while maintaining the highest standards of legal quality and compliance 
• Oversee legal technology strategy and implementation—including CLM (Ironclad), matter management, process automation, and knowledge management 
• Evaluate and implement systems to streamline legal workflows and scale legal support across the organization 
• Manage outside counsel engagement, budgets, and billing processes 
• Stay current on legal operations trends and emerging technologies 
• Apply project management rigor to drive execution, accountability, and transparency 

Compliance Program Management 

• Partner with the General Counsel and other Legal Team members to manage operational components of the Ethics & Compliance program  
• Lead high-priority legal department projects from design to implementation 

Legal Team Strategy  

• Lead strategic planning and quarterly/annual goal setting across the Legal Team. 
• Act as an operational partner to the General Counsel, including preparation of materials for executive and board-level legal updates 
• Ensure cross-functional alignment on priorities, resource planning, and project execution 
• Monitor and track progress against department goals, proactively surfacing risks and opportunities 

Qualifications & Preferred Experience 

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a legal operations or legal business management role (in-house experience strongly preferred). 
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams 
• Proven ability to act as a strategic partner to legal and business executives 
• Technical aptitude and demonstrated success selecting, implementing, and optimizing legal tech tools (e.g., CLM, e-billing, legal AI tools) 
• Expertise in budgeting, reporting, and outside counsel management 
• Skilled communicator who can translate complex legal workflows into business-friendly tools and processes 

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team? 

This role reports to the General Counsel and offers a unique opportunity to help build a Legal Operations function, as well as contribute substantively to key compliance programs. You will be a trusted thought partner to the Legal Team and business stakeholders, helping elevate the function as a true enabler of business success.   

Where is the role located? 

Our ideal candidate for this role is based near our HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts with flexibility in being remote some days. We are also open to considering exceptional remote candidates based in the U.S. 

Compensation & Transparency Statement

The total target cash compensation for this full-time position ranges from $128,000 to $204,000, which includes base salary and target bonus. In addition to cash compensation, this role offers equity and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws.Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:

• The specific salary range for your preferred location
• A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings
• Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who: 

• Do the right thing, always; 
• Put people first' 
• Own it; 
• Win together; and continue to  
• Be bold, stay curious. 

Our Benefits Include: 

• Equity as part of your total compensation package 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match) 
• Unlimited vacation policy  
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you 
• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development 
• Subscription to Calm 

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at [email protected].