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# Legal Operations and Automation Manager at Lightspeed Commerce, Inc.

- **Company:** [Lightspeed Commerce, Inc.](https://feeny.ai/companies/lightspeed-commerce-inc)
- **Location:** Montréal, Canada
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/lightspeedhq/afc8832b-2d13-4c86-9d98-e4b59ce13e93

## Job description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋 Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place! The Legal Team propels Lightspeed’s success, empowering our global stakeholders by navigating challenges, turning risks into opportunities, providing commercially-minded solutions, and championing integrity. We are looking for a Legal Operations & Automations Manager to act as the primary architect of our legal tech stack, internal processes, and AI/automation initiatives. In this role, you will partner daily with legal counsel, IT, Sales, and RevOps to transform manual, time-consuming tasks into streamlined, automated workflows. Whether your background is in Legal Operations / Paralegal management with a passion for building workflows, or in General Operational Automations / Systems Engineering with an interest in applying low-code/AI solutions to legal operations, we want to hear from you! What you’ll be doing:

- Conduct detailed observations and process-mapping of daily legal team activities to identify automation and efficiency opportunities.
- Prioritize automation initiatives based on business value, risk reduction, time saved, and stakeholder impact.
- Design and test end-to-end automated workflows for various legal workflows and review processes leveraging existing tools like Spellbook, IronClad and Glean.
- Build custom intake forms, conditionally routed approvals, and automated document generation templates.
- Create reusable templates and automation libraries to standardize processes and accelerate future projects.
- Document processes clearly so that automations are maintainable and team members can understand and build on your work.
- Develop prompt best practices and practical playbooks to help legal team members leverage AI effectively without needing technical expertise.
- Partner with lawyers, paralegals, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, validate solutions, and ensure adoption.
- Establish and monitor automation performance by tracking KPIs (e.g., cycle times, cost/time savings, error rates, adoption rates) to measure ROI and present insights to leadership.
- Drive a culture of process-driven thinking across the legal team and champion best practices in documentation and governance.

What you need to bring:

- 2-5 years combined experience in legal operations, systems engineering, process improvement, systems implementation, or automation development
- Proven track record of designing, building, and configuring (not just using) workflow automations and integrations
- Familiarity with modern AI tools, prompt engineering, and an eagerness to evaluate "build vs. buy" technology solutions
- Excellent cross-functional communication and ability to translate technical capabilities to non-technical legal/business stakeholders
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with coaching, teaching, and enabling colleagues and stakeholders
- As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

Even better if you have, but not necessary:

- Prior experience at a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
- Hands-on experience with legal tech tools such as Ironclad, Spellbook, Glean, CoCounsel, or Harvey.
- Background in data analytics, reporting dashboards, and/or CRM/ERP integrations (e.g., Salesforce).

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try! You’ll enjoy:

- A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work
- A culture that celebrates performance
- The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
- Career-defining opportunities

Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.

- Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
- Equity options, because this is your company too
- Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
- Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
- Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
- Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
- Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
- Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
- Enhanced parental leave to support growing families

Fuel your growth. Find your people. At Lightspeed, your growth is our priority. We invest in you with continuous learning opportunities, global mobility and benefits designed to support you—all within a driven, diverse and inclusive team that’s passionate about empowering our communities

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here? Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our [career page here](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/). Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are: Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks. Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries. Lightspeed handles your information in accordance with our [Applicant Privacy Statement](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/legal/applicant-privacy-statement/).

## About Lightspeed Commerce, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Lightspeed Commerce provides a unified cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) and payments platform that helps retail, hospitality, and golf businesses manage operations, accept payments, and grow across in-store and online channels.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: LSPD, TSX: LSPD)
- **Headquarters**: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Dax Dasilva

## Core Business
- **Primary Industries**: Retail Technology, Hospitality Technology, Payments, Software Development
- **Target Customers**: B2B – small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in retail, restaurant, and golf sectors, from single-location independents to multi-location chains.
- **Mission / Purpose**: To empower in-person businesses that define local neighborhoods and thriving cities, helping them simplify operations, scale efficiently, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

## Products & Services
- **Lightspeed Retail**: A POS system for retail stores with inventory management, omnichannel selling (in-store, online, social), customer management, and real-time analytics.
- **Lightspeed Restaurant**: POS and management platform for full-service and quick-service restaurants, including table management, menu customization, and online ordering.
- **Lightspeed Golf**: Specialized POS and booking system for golf courses, pro shops, and tee-time management.
- **Lightspeed Payments**: Integrated payment processing that works across all Lightspeed POS systems, enabling fast settlement and simplified reconciliation.
- **Lightspeed Insights (AI)**: AI-powered analytics that provide actionable business insights, inventory forecasting, and sales reporting.
- **Lightspeed eCommerce**: Online store builder that syncs inventory and orders with in-store operations.
- **Lightspeed Wholesale**: Platform for buying wholesale from top brands and syncing orders directly to the POS.
- **Integrations & Marketplace**: Extensive library of third-party integrations (accounting, marketing, loyalty, etc.) and a funding program for eligible merchants.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Approximately USD 11.3 billion (as of mid-2026) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeedcommerce)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of USD 1.08 billion (fiscal 2025); processed $91.3 billion in Gross Transaction Value (GTV) in fiscal 2025 [lightspeedhq.com](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/about/)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Series A led by Accel; Series B led by Inovia Capital; Series C led by Investissement Québec and La Caisse; Series D led by La Caisse; post-IPO equity round of $716M in 2021. Strategic acquisitions include Upserve, Kounta, ShopKeep, and Ecwid. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeedcommerce)
- **Growth Signals**: ~144,000 merchant locations worldwide (fiscal 2025); headcount of ~2,676 employees (+12.9% YoY); expanded into 34 countries; active job postings up 42.8% quarter-over-quarter. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeedcommerce)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unified Platform**: Seamlessly connects POS, payments, eCommerce, inventory, and analytics in one system, reducing complexity for merchants.
- **Industry Specialization**: Dedicated solutions for retail, restaurant, and golf verticals with deep workflows and integrations tailored to each.
- **Global Scale & Local Support**: Operations in 34 countries with 24/7 customer support, serving merchants in over 100 countries.
- **Strong Ecosystem**: Large app marketplace, wholesale network, and funding program create stickiness and reduce churn.
- **20 Years of Domain Expertise**: Established brand trust and deep understanding of merchant pain points. [lightspeedhq.com](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/about/)

## Strategic Focus
- **Payments Growth**: Expanding Lightspeed Payments to increase revenue per merchant and capture transaction volume.
- **AI & Data Insights**: Investing in AI-powered tools (Lightspeed Insights) to help merchants make data-driven decisions and optimize inventory.
- **Multi-Channel Commerce**: Deepening integration between online and in-store selling, including social commerce partnerships (e.g., Meta).
- **Global Expansion**: Continuing to enter new geographic markets and verticals (e.g., CBD, bike, sports) while scaling existing ones.
- **Acquisitions & Integration**: Absorbing acquired companies (Upserve, Ecwid) into a single cohesive platform.

## Why Work Here
- **Flexible Work Policy**: Hybrid model with “flexible paid time off” and the option to work remotely up to two months per year. [lightspeedhq.com](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/)
- **Equity & Benefits**: Stock options (equity in a public company), pension plan contributions, health and wellness credit, computer purchase program, and volunteer time off. [lightspeedhq.com](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/)
- **Culture & Values**: Employee-led networks, office culture clubs, and special interest groups; strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaborative environment that values “real people” beyond resumes. [lightspeedhq.com](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/hiring/)
- **Growth Opportunities**: Continuous learning, global career development, and exposure to cutting-edge tech across retail, payments, and AI.
- **Interview Process**: Structured, transparent hiring with a work sample test and a focus on two-way conversation. [lightspeedhq.com](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/hiring/)
- **Engineering Culture**: Team of 639 technical staff (18% of workforce); environment described as “infused with culture, just as much as code.” [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeedcommerce) [lightspeedhq.com](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [lightspeedhq.com](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/about/) – About Lightspeed: GTV, locations, history, values
2. [lightspeedhq.com](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/) – Careers page: benefits, remote policy, culture
3. [lightspeedhq.com](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/hiring/) – Hiring FAQ: interview process, DEI, work style
4. [lightspeedhq.com](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/) – Product overview: POS, payments, AI, eCommerce
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeedcommerce) – Company info: revenue, market cap, headcount, funding, acquisitions, employee growth

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