Senior Legal Program Manager

Location: Bothell, Washington;
College Park, Maryland;
Remote, US

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full‑stack quantum computer based on trapped‑ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact industry, science, and society for the better. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.

• End-to-End Project Execution:
  • Lead legal projects from initiation to close, handling requirements gathering, milestone tracking, and deliverable creation.
  • Translate complex legal needs into clear, actionable project plans and define success metrics.
  • Identify bottlenecks in legal workflows, map and fix them, and document new standard operating procedures.
  • Manage IP management systems to ensure data integrity for our patent strategy.
  • Reduce administrative burden on IP attorneys by creating smoother intake processes for invention disclosures and patent decisions.
• Legal Technology & Data Implementation:
  • Lead execution of the Legal Technology roadmap, including evaluation, selection, implementation, configuration, UAT, and training.
  • Build reporting frameworks and dashboards that track Outside Counsel spend, matter volumes, and IP metrics.
• Operational “Connective Tissue”:
  • Collaborate with IT, HR, and other teams to embed legal requirements into company initiatives.
  • Manage vendor and Outside Counsel data to stay within budget and billing guidelines.

• 7+ years of experience in Legal Project Management, Legal Operations, or Technical Program Management (TPM); hardware or engineering experience is a plus.
• Track record of executing complex projects as an individual contributor.
• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, project management tools (Jira, Asana, ), and data visualization platforms.
• Clear understanding of waterfall and agile project management principles applied to non‑software environments.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented organization.
• Degree or certification in program or project management.
• Prior experience working with a legal organization.
• Tech‑industry experience with complex technologies.

Travel: Up to 10%

Compensation: Approximately $111,692 – $145,649 base salary, plus bonus and equity. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K match, unlimited PTO, parental leave, legal insurance, home‑internet stipend, and pet insurance.

We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

This role requires compliance with U.S. export controls and government contract restrictions. Candidates must be U.S. Persons (citizen, permanent resident, or legally admitted refugee/asylee) to qualify.