Legal Program Manager

OpenAI

. Independently manage assigned legal programs and workstreams .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $162,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in independently managing legal programs and projects, with a strong focus on process improvement, documentation, and cross-team collaboration. Capable of handling sensitive information with discretion while utilizing AI technology to enhance workflows and decision-making.

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Legal Operations ManagementCross-Team CoordinationProcess ImprovementAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject DeliveryWorkflow DocumentationInformation GatheringData Verification

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsSound JudgmentResourcefulnessAdaptabilityDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

AI TechnologyAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Legal EscalationsUser SafetyCompliancePolicyIncident Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage assigned legal programs and workstreams
Define plans, owners, milestones, and dependencies within agreed scope
Anticipate blockers and drive execution
Translate counsel and specialist guidance into repeatable workflows, playbooks, and documentation
Coordinate intake, sensitive user escalations, information gathering, and response workflows
Build partnerships across Legal, Product, Safety, User Operations, Policy, and other teams
Clarify ownership, coordinate handoffs, and drive commitments through completion
Gather and verify information, synthesize partner input, and present recommendations and tradeoffs
Escalate decisions requiring changes to priorities, scope, or resources
Maintain a reliable source of truth for matters, documents, owners, deadlines, decisions, and actions
Report on progress, blockers, and decisions needed
Identify recurring issues and execution gaps
Propose and lead practical process improvements through implementation and adoption
Use tools and automation thoughtfully and assess improvements in quality, timeliness, and partner effort
Partner with counsel, senior legal program managers, and technical and business teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience independently managing programs or projects from planning through delivery in legal operations, business operations, compliance, policy, investigations, or a related field
Experience coordinating work across teams, maintaining reliable records, and driving open questions and actions to resolution
Experience improving a recurring workflow, documenting the change, helping others adopt it, and assessing the result
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Sound judgment under pressure and ability to adapt to changing priorities
Ability to handle sensitive information and difficult subject matter with discretion and care
Ability to distinguish evidence from assumptions and recognize when counsel or specialist input is needed
Resourceful, hands-on approach with enthusiasm for AI technology
Ability to learn unfamiliar subject areas, use AI tools thoughtfully, and verify outputs
Familiarity with user safety, legal escalations, preservation, incident response, or operational data is a plus
Ability to work from a US office three days per week
Authorization to work in the country where the job is located

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave: up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents
Paid medical and caregiver leave: up to 8 weeks
Flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year
Paid sick or safe time
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching
Wellness stipends
Immigration and sponsorship support may be provided based on individual circumstances