VP of Operations

8+ years of legal and operations experience with 3+ years in senior leadership roles, ideally within HR/People and preferably in high-growth SaaS or fintech startups
A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school or extensive experience in legal operations
Proven track record of scaling operations (50-200+ employees)
Deep experience in organizational operations and scalable people systems, including building cross-functional operational frameworks that integrate talent management, IT infrastructure, legal compliance, and security protocols
Demonstrated success leading and managing cross functional operations teams to achieve business outcomes
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience using data to drive operational decisions
Exceptional leadership and communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and operational metrics in a startup environment

Partner with the leadership team to develop and execute strategic initiatives and operational plans
Design and scale the operations organization structure by building scalable processes, systems, and frameworks that support rapid growth while maintaining our culture
Lead quarterly and annual strategic planning processes, including goal setting, resource allocation, and performance tracking
Lead cross-functional projects, analyze business metrics, and drive operational excellence across all departments
Support board preparation, fundraising activities, and serve as key member of leadership team
Make strategic resourcing decisions for when to bring in specialized external partners (legal counsel, events management, communications) versus building internal capabilities, ensuring optimal cost-effectiveness and timing for company growth stage