Legal Operations Team Definition
A legal operations team is a group of people within a company who are responsible for the efficient and effective management of the company’s legal affairs. The team is typically led by a chief legal officer or general counsel, and may include lawyers, paralegals, and other support staff. The legal operations team’s responsibilities vary depending on the size and structure of the company, but may include overseeing the day-to-day operation of the legal department, developing and implementing policies and procedures, managing outside counsel, and negotiating contracts.
