Senior Legal Operations Professional / Interim Head of Legal Operations
Elevate
Sunnyvale, CA · Posted October 9, 2026
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About the job
Elevate is partnering with a leading medical device and healthcare technology company to identify an Interim Head of Legal Operations. The successful candidate will support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for the legal function and be able to operate independently, providing executive-level support and guidance.
Role: Interim Head of Legal Operations / Senior Legal Operations Professional
Start Date: ASAP
Location : Remote in the USA (PST) OR Hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid in CA preferred)
Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Duration: 3-6 months, with possible extension
Rate: $100-120/hr. on W2
Key Responsibilities
Act as the interim leader for Legal Operations, ensuring continuity and strategic oversight during the transition period.
Drive and manage key legal department priorities, initiatives, and operational objectives.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts for the legal function.
Advise on legal operations strategy, process optimization, and overall departmental effectiveness.
Collaborate closely with legal leadership and business stakeholders to maintain alignment and execution of critical projects.
Manage high-level operational and strategic matters, with limited focus on day-to-day e-billing administration.
Required Qualifications
Extensive Legal Operations experience, preferably at a Head of Legal Operations, Director, or similarly senior leadership level.
Proven track record of managing legal department budgets, financial planning, and strategic initiatives.
Ability to work independently while providing executive-level guidance and operational leadership.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
Available to start immediately and support the organization through the transition period.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience serving in interim Legal Operations leadership positions.
Experience supporting global or multinational legal departments.
Industry background in healthcare, life sciences, medical devices, technology, or other highly regulated environments.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Join a leading medical device and healthcare technology organization in a high-visibility Legal Operations leadership role.
Make an immediate impact by guiding the legal function through a critical leadership transition.
Partner directly with senior legal executives on strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and department planning.
Focus on high-level legal operations management, including budgeting, forecasting, and organizational effectiveness, rather than day-to-day administrative tasks.
Opportunity to influence legal department strategy and drive meaningful business outcomes from day one.
To apply:
If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send
1) your WORD version resume and
2) an email stating why you are a good fit for this position to bharat.bhushan@elevate.law
Elevate Legal Talent provides an unparalleled platform for you to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide on various exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, and professional network, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs.
As a member of our talent community, you will benefit from Elevate's curated training suite to enhance and develop your skills. You will have access to hands-on support, networking opportunities, and accessing the most up-to-date resources. By joining our global community of Talent, you will get the opportunity to work with our best top law firms and law department customers.
Equitability and inclusion are critical to Elevate Legal Talent success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.
As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, Elevate Legal Talent is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the Elevate Legal Talent Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.