Head of Legal Operations at Revolution Medicines

You're a seasoned legal operations leader, ideally with a JD or MBA and at least 10-15 years of experience in biotech or pharma, looking to build out the operat

Work type: hybrid

Location: Redwood City, California, United States

Salary: $211,000 – $264,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

You're a seasoned legal operations leader, ideally with a JD or MBA and at least 10-15 years of experience in biotech or pharma, looking to build out the operational backbone for a growing legal department. **What makes it worth a look...** This full-time, hybrid role at Revolution Medicines in Redwood City, California offers a substantial base salary of $211,000 - $264,000 per year, along with equity and a robust benefits package. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have a proven history of implementing legal technology like contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems. * Are experienced in managing legal department budgets, including forecasting and outside counsel negotiations. * Understand how to leverage AI for greater legal operations efficiency. * Have partnered with Compliance and Regulatory teams in the biotech industry.

Job Description

Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. The company’s RAS(ON) inhibitors daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor; elironrasib (RMC-6291), a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor; zoldonrasib (RMC-9805), a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor; and RMC-5127, a RAS(ON) G12V-selective inhibitor, are currently in clinical development. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding professionals in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.

The Opportunity:

The Head of Legal Operations will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the operational infrastructure of the Legal Department to enable efficient, scalable, and strategic delivery of legal services across the organization. This role will partner closely with legal leadership, business stakeholders, and external counsel to optimize processes, manage budgets, implement technology solutions, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

In a fast-paced, innovation-driven biotech environment, the Head of Legal Operations will play a critical role in aligning legal resources with the company’s scientific, clinical, and commercial objectives, while fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The Head of Legal Operations will support the Company’s growing global Legal department by assisting with the design, organization and execution of various legal department technology platforms and tools relating to contract management, e-learning, e-billing, IP docketing, and general leveraging of AI for greater legal operations efficiency. This role partners closely with Legal, Compliance, IT, Finance, Procurement and other functions.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with Legal operations in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities in this role include:

Operational Strategy & Management

• Develop and execute the Legal Department’s operational strategy in alignment with corporate goals.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency, quality, and value of legal services.

• Drive process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration across the company.

• Oversee the Legal Department budget, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting.

• Manage outside counsel relationships, negotiate fee arrangements, and monitor performance.

• Implement cost-control measures while maintaining high-quality legal support.

• Identify, implement, and manage legal technology solutions (e.g., contract lifecycle management, e-billing, matter management), especially those leveraging AI tools.

• Oversee the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system for the Legal team, ensuring optimal configuration, adoption, and integration with enterprise systems.

• Ensure systems are compliant with data privacy/security requirements and support efficient contract processes from initiation to renewal/termination.

• Manage relationships with external legal service providers, consultants, and vendors.

• Develop and maintain preferred provider lists and performance evaluation processes.

• Partner with Compliance, Regulatory, and Quality teams to ensure adherence to biotech industry regulations (FDA, EMA, HIPAA, etc.).

• Support risk assessment initiatives and implement mitigation strategies.

• Lead and mentor legal operations staff, fostering professional growth and high performance.

• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and solutions-oriented culture within the Legal Department.

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or MBA preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 13+ years experience or Doctoral/JD with 10+ years experience in legal operations, corporate legal management, or related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

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

• Proven track record of implementing legal technology and process improvements, including CLM systems.

• Strong financial acumen and experience managing departmental budgets.

• Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.

Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.

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