Director, Legal Operations

<div class="content-intro"><div id="labeledImage.LOCATION" class="WIFG" data-automation-id="decorationWrapper"> <div class="WNHJ"> <div id="labeledImage.LOCATION--uid38" class="WE-Y WMXY WBAB WF0Y" data-automation-id="responsiveMonikerInput" data-metadata-id="labeledImage.LOCATION" data-uxi-form-item-child-list-index="0"> <div class="WJ-Y"> <p><strong>The <a href="https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/" target="_blank"><u>mission</u></a> of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.&nbsp;</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><p>The New York Times Company is seeking a Director, Legal Operations to support the effective and reliable management of our daily legal operations. This is a hands-on leadership role designed for an experienced professional who excels at designing clear operational frameworks, simplifying workflows, and establishing a structured, highly functional working model for the department.</p> <p>Reporting to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Corporate, you will serve as a key member of the legal leadership team and work closely with the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. You will manage an operational team of two, balancing operational oversight with daily, practical execution. You will ensure the Legal Department operates within a disciplined fiscal framework, provide actionable financial data to senior legal leadership, drive the effective management of outside counsel, and identify new and maximize existing technology investments.</p> <p>This is a hybrid role with a minimum of three days in the office at our corporate headquarters in New York City.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Budget Tracking and Financial Analytics:</strong> Coordinate the annual department budget with the Finance Director, monitor actual versus forecasted spending, and analyze legal expenses. Simplify and improve financial tracking models and provide legal leadership with clear, regular reports and metrics to support strategic decision-making within legal teams and across the Legal Department.</li> <li><strong>Outside Counsel and Vendor Management:</strong> Manage the