[Remote] AVP, Legal Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SitusAMC is a company dedicated to transforming client businesses and careers. They are seeking a Legal Operations AVP to support project management and coordination across legal and administrative functions, ensuring disciplined project execution and governance efforts.ResponsibilitiesSupport execution of the Enterprise Data Governance & Lifecycle Risk Program, including discovery and data classification initiativesMaintain structured governance dashboards tracking deletion backlogs, retention compliance, and milestone progressCoordinate cross-functional governance working sessions across Legal, IT, InfoSec, business lines and other functional areasAssist in maintaining data glossary documentation and coordinating Data Champion engagement across business unitsSupport training materials and governance awareness initiativesAssist in integrating governance metrics into enterprise reporting structuresMaintain trackers and structured reporting for concurrent legal and governance projectsDesign and maintain executive-level status reports and KPI dashboards, leveraging Excel, SharePoint, and reporting tools to deliver real-time visibility into governance initiatives, risk metrics, and milestone performanceCoordinate communications between Legal, IT, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors, when necessaryDraft and update SOPs, policy documents, and governance reference materials, ensuring alignment with privacy and retention frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, and other regulatory expectations)Ensure documentation is audit-ready and centrally maintainedSkillsAssociate's degree or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferredProject Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent training strongly preferredMinimum of 6+ years of industry and/or relevant experience, typically with 1+ years in a Senior Associate level role or external equivalentDemonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent, cross-functional initiativesWorking knowledge of data governance principles, retention policies, privacy frameworks, and lifecycle controls strongly preferredAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) with the ability to design complex tracking models, governance dashboards, and executive-level reportingDemonstrated experience building structured SharePoint-based dashboards, automated trackers, and centralized governance documentation systems; familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plusFamiliarity with CLM systems (e.g., Ironclad) and enterprise documentation tools is a plusStrong analytical, organizational, and documentation skillsAbility to work independently in a cross-functional, fast-moving environmentDiscretion and ability to handle confidential information is a mustExposure to data discovery or classification tools (e.g., DSPM solutions) preferredFamiliarity with Zero Trust principles and AI governance frameworks preferredStrong executive communication and reporting skills preferredBenefitsPTO and paid holidaysMedical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance401KCompany OverviewSitusAMC provider of consulting, outsourcing, talent and technology solutions, supporting institutional lenders and investors. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.situsamc.com.