Legal Innovation & Operations Lead

Required

• 8+ years of experience in legal operations, tech strategy, or a related operations-focused role.
• Experience leading automation or AI initiatives that drive measurable improvements.
• Capacity for managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholders, with a sharp eye for detail and follow-through.
• Adaptive communication methods, translating technical detail into clear business value.
• A collaborative and curious mindset, unafraid to experiment or rethink how things are done.
• Familiarity with platforms like DocuSign CLM or workflow automation tools (bonus points for hands-on implementation experience).
• Experience building trust quickly and working well with everyone from senior leadership to individual contributors.
• We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
• We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.
• While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
• Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
• To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.