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Description A high-growth tech company is seeking a contract Legal Operations Specialist to support its Litigation & Regulatory Compliance function. This professional will play a key role in implementing updated Law Firm Billing and Practice Guidelines, improving internal legal billing processes, and partnering cross-functionally with Legal and Finance to monitor, forecast, and manage legal spend. This is a great opportunity for a legal operations professional with strong legal billing systems experience (especially Brightflag) and a passion for improving processes and building scalable infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: + Roll out and implement updated Law Firm Billing and Practice Guidelines across internal teams and outside counsel + Collaborate with Legal and Finance to manage budgets, accruals, forecasting, and spend reporting + Drive improvements to legal billing operations, including invoice review workflows, vendor compliance, and system optimization + Monitor legal spend and support financial planning activities related to outside counsel management + Serve as a primary point of contact for billing software troubleshooting, vendor billing questions, and data accuracy + Ensure accuracy and compliance in all billing-related submissions and processes Requirements Qualifications: + 3+ years of experience in legal operations, legal billing, or legal finance roles in an in-house legal department or law firm + Experience using Brightflag or similar e-billing platforms (e.g., Legal Tracker, CounselLink, SimpleLegal) + Deep understanding of legal billing processes, vendor management, and law firm billing guidelines + Demonstrated ability to collaborate across Legal, Finance, and external vendors + Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying process improvements + Comfortable working independently and managing high-impact, cross-functional projects Preferred Experience: + Prior experience in a tech or consumer-facing company + Familiarity with legal spend analytics or financial tools + Experience leading or supporting billing guideline implementation and legal spend management initiatives Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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