[Hiring] Deputy Director, Legal Operations @Kapitus

Role Description

The Deputy Director of Legal Operations serves as a strategic partner and proxy to the Director of Legal Operations, supporting operational execution of departmental strategy, process improvement initiatives, legal operations management, and cross-functional partnerships. This role provides leadership across Legal Operations while maintaining oversight of treasury legal, bankruptcy, settlement, and recovery-related processes. The Deputy Director acts as an extension of the Director of Legal Operations and plays a critical role in driving operational enhancements, organizational effectiveness, and business results.

• Serve as a trusted partner and proxy to the Director of Legal Operations, representing the department in meetings, projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Support the development and execution of departmental goals, strategic initiatives, and operational priorities.
• Lead and manage projects that enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and performance of Legal Operations.
• Evaluate, document, and continuously improve legal and operational workflows, policies, and procedures.
• Drive process optimization, automation, and technology initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Establish, measure, and analyze key performance indicators and operational metrics.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance across legal systems and operational platforms.
• Oversee treasury-related legal operations, including settlement administration, bankruptcy workflows, contract modifications, reconciliations, legal fee management, and compliance activities.
• Serve as a liaison between Legal Operations and internal stakeholders to facilitate efficient execution of departmental priorities.
• Support syndication buyout activities and related treasury operational processes.
• Oversee legal fee calculations, balance adjustments, and payment-related activities.
• Ensure adherence to settlement plans, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Finance, and banking partners to resolve operational issues and facilitate critical business processes.
• Maintain expertise across treasury operational functions and provide leadership support as needed.
• Support vendor and outside counsel management activities, including onboarding, process oversight, Convoke adherence.
• Lead, coach, and develop Legal Operations team members while supporting workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Other tasks and duties as determined by business needs.
• Inspire and create a motivating environment through coaching, mentoring, and enablement.
• Provide opportunities to participate in both formal and informal developmental activities.
• Working with senior leaders and department head, set expectations for all team members and hold employees accountable for results.
• Lead hiring, performance management, compensation, and evaluation of team members.
• Collaborate with Kapitus leadership and HR to continually refine and modify career growth and succession plans to meet changing business needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal operations, treasury operations, asset recovery, bankruptcy administration, financial services, or related experience.
• 5+ years of people leadership and team management experience.
• Strong process improvement, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Copilot, reporting tools, and business systems.
• Strong organizational skills, adaptability, accountability, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary Range of $86,400 to $138,600.
• Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 15% annually.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC).
• Flexible Spending Account: Set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified out-of-pocket expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Account: Employer sponsored post-tax benefits for well-being expenses.
• 100% Company Paid Insurances: Basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance and enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Company-paid leave beyond state-mandated policies.
• Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax benefits on parking and commuter expenses.
• LifeBalance Program: Discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness.
• Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access to exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 annually for further education.
• Travel Reimbursement: For all work-related travel.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time.
• Retirement Benefits: 401K plan with a 25% match on contributions, up to 6% of annual salary.