Director, Legal Operations

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Welcome to an inspired career.

At Halozyme, we are reinventing the patient experience and building the future of drug delivery. We are passionate about the important work we do and constantly strive to do more. We embrace transformation and work hard to innovate for the future. We do this together, as One Team – we rise by lifting others up and believe in the power of working together for the collective win. That’s why we need you—to help us make a significant impact by taking on increasingly complex challenges, leaping beyond the status quo, advancing our mission and making our One Team culture thrive.

Join us as a Director, Legal Operations, and you’ll be part of a culture that welcomes diversity, thinks differently to solve problems, works collaboratively as one team, and delivers meaningful innovations that impact people’s lives.

How you will make an impact

The Director of Legal Operations leads the strategic, operational, and technological functions of the Legal Department. This role is responsible for optimizing legal service delivery, managing legal technology and budgets, and overseeing litigation and eDiscovery efforts.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Partner with the Chief Legal Officer to define and execute the legal department’s strategic roadmap; Lead initiatives to improve legal service delivery, including technology adoption, process improvement, and resource allocation

• Litigation & eDiscovery Management: Direct all aspects of litigation operations, including case tracking, discovery coordination, and outside counsel management; Lead eDiscovery strategy and execution, including data preservation, collection, review, and production in collaboration with IT and external vendors; Ensure compliance with legal hold obligations and maintain defensible documentation practices

• Legal Technology & Vendor Management: Oversee implementation and management of legal technology platforms (e.g., CLM and eDiscovery tools); Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers, including performance evaluation and cost control

• Project & Program Management: Lead cross-functional legal initiatives, including compliance programs, regulatory readiness, and M&A support; Establish project management standards and ensure timely delivery of legal projects

• Data & Analytics: Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor legal department performance, litigation trends, and spend analytics; Provide actionable insights to support legal and business decision-making

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree with 15 years experience required; JD, MBA, or other advanced degree preferred (An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered)

• Experience with legal hold tools, eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Logikcull), and CLM systems

• Demonstrated expertise in litigation management and eDiscovery processes

• Strong financial acumen and experience managing legal budgets and vendors

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, HIPAA, etc.)

• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and legal analytics platforms

• Experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry preferred

• Lean Six Sigma or project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus

In return, we offer you:

• Full and comprehensive benefit program, including an Employee Stock Purchase Program and 401(k) matching.
• Opportunities to grow in a culture that prioritizes learning, development and progression through in-house programs and tuition reimbursement.
• A collaborative, innovative team that works as one to amplify your impact—on your career, the work you do and patients’ lives.

The most likely base pay range for this position is $180K - $252K per year. Several factors, such as experience, tenure, skills, and particular business needs, will determine an individual’s exact level of compensation. Base salary is only one element of employee compensation at Halozyme. Total compensation could include bonuses, sales incentives, and equity awards.

Halozyme, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations:

Halozyme is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact Human Resources at hrbox@halozyme.com.

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