Legal Ops Manager
Higgsfield AI is hiring a Legal Ops Manager in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Level rates it ; you can apply on Higgsfield AI.
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- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include AI agents, legal operations and contract management.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 95 other open roles at Higgsfield AI.
AI in this role
Legal Operations Manager to handle contract execution, legal documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
Why work at Higgsfield AI?
Higgsfield AI is the fastest-scaling generative AI company in history, hitting $700M in annual revenue run rate, 30M+ users worldwide, 6M+ generations per day, and powering 390 of Fortune 500 brands.
We're building at the absolute frontier of AI-powered video creation and next-generation creative tools. Joining Higgsfield means becoming part of a high-impact team shaping the future of AI-native experiences, at a company that isn't just moving fast, but rewriting what fast looks like.
Who we are looking for
At Higgsfield, we value people who take ownership and get things done. We’re looking for someone who brings:
Strong attention to detail and a high level of responsibility.
Proactivity and persistence — you follow through until things are signed and completed.
The ability to manage multiple parallel tasks without losing track.
Clear communication and the confidence to push stakeholders when needed.
A structured, process-driven mindset with a bias toward action.
What you will work on
Contract Operations & Execution: Support the full lifecycle of contracts — from preparation to execution. Work closely with legal leads (including Grosu) to finalize agreements, organize signatures, and ensure all documents are properly completed. Proactively follow up with internal teams and external parties to get contracts signed on time.
Legal Documentation (KZ Focus): Review, prepare, and manage contracts under Kazakhstani law. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper filing of all legal documents.
Legal Operations Support: Maintain and organize contract databases and documentation. Track contract statuses, deadlines, and key obligations. Ensure everything is properly archived and easy to retrieve.
Cross-functional Coordination: Act as a point of contact between legal, marketing, creative, and operations teams. Help unblock processes by coordinating communication and keeping things moving.
Process & System Support: Help build and improve internal legal workflows — from contract tracking to signature processes. Identify inefficiencies and drive improvements.
Review/Draft Contracts: Review and edit certain agreements like NDAs and other company templates.
Support Trademark Enforcement: Identify and address instances of trademark infringement online.
Your must haves
2–3 years of experience as a paralegal, legal specialist, or in legal operations.
Experience in top-tier law/consulting/accounting firms (preferably Ernst & Young) or strong in-house environments (tech companies, startups, or product-driven businesses).
Solid understanding of contract workflows and legal documentation.
Solid understanding of contract workflows and legal documentation.
Experience working with Kazakhstani legal documents is a strong plus.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to proactively follow up and drive processes to completion.
Fluent Kazakh, Russian and English.
What would make you a strong candidate
Experience building automation, such as collecting approvals, sending reminders, generating activity reports, etc.
Building AI agents.
Experience with Ironclad (contract management software) – a major plus!
A law degree.
How we rate this
Legal Ops Manager at Higgsfield AI rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- How do you decide when an AI agent can act on its own versus asking for approval first?
- Tell me about a project where legal operations was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where contract management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where paralegal was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where compliance was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: AI agents, Legal Operations, Contract Management, Paralegal, and Compliance. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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