Director, Global Legal Operations

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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As the Global Legal Operations Director, you will lead the strategy, systems, and processes that enable a world‑class global Legal function for a complex, multinational retail and manufacturing enterprise. You will partner closely with the Chief Legal Officer and senior executives to build a scalable, data‑driven, technology‑enabled operating model that strengthens risk governance, drives cost transparency, enhances efficiency, and elevates Legal as a strategic business partner across owned, licensed, and joint‑venture markets.

• Lead Global Legal Operating Model & Strategy:
  Design, implement, and continuously evolve a modern, scalable legal operating model aligned with enterprise strategy, global market structures, and the needs of a publicly traded company.
• Oversee Legal Spend & Outside Counsel Management:
  Own budgeting, forecasting, spend controls, and outside‑counsel strategy—including panel selection, performance management, and value‑based fee arrangements.
• Drive Legal Technology, Data, & Analytics:
  Select and optimize legal technology platforms, build dashboards and insights on risk and performance, and ensure integration with enterprise systems to enable a data‑driven Legal function.
• Build Process Excellence & Global Standardization:
  Lead process mapping, simplification, and standardization across regions; develop playbooks and best‑practice workflows; and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Legal organization.

• 12+ years of progressive legal operations, consulting, or in‑house legal leadership experience; demonstrated success supporting global, publicly traded environments.
• Deep expertise in legal technology, data analytics, and process design, including matter management, e‑billing, CLM, workflow automation, and integrating legal systems with enterprise platforms.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal spend and outside counsel ecosystems, including budgeting, forecasting, cost governance, and driving value‑based engagements.
• Strong leadership, change‑management, and cross‑enterprise collaboration skills, with the executive presence and business acumen to influence senior stakeholders and drive transformation across global teams.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short‑term and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.

Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well‑being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first‑time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.

You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.

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