Legal Operations Specialist

Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security! Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeam, Trusteer and more). Cato’s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named “SASE” by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028. This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don’t miss it! We are looking for an experienced Legal Operations Specialist to join our global Legal team. This role will focus on managing and scaling the day-to-day operations of the Legal department while supporting strategic and cross-functional initiatives across the organization. This role serves as the operational backbone of the Legal department, driving scalable processes, optimizing workflows, and supporting cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced global environment. The position focuses on enhancing legal operations through process improvements, automation, tool implementation, and the adoption of AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, tech-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to independently lead, optimize, and scale processes end-to-end. This role requires a combination of hands-on execution and strategic thinking, alongside strong collaboration skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across Legal, Information Systems, Procurement, Sales Operations, Security, IT, and other business functions. Responsibilities Own and manage the day-to-day operations of the Legal department to support operational growth and scalability in a fast-paced global environment Proactively identify and drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and AI adoption within the Legal department Partner closely with IS, IT, Security, Procurement, Sales Operations, Finance, and other teams to improve collaboration, systems integration and cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and scalability Support implementation and reporting of Legal KPIs, metrics, and operational insights to support decision-making and planning Manage, implement and optimize Legal systems, tools, and operational platforms Requirements 4+ years of experience in operational roles (experience supporting Legal departments of global tech companies, a significant advantage) Native-level English proficiency (written and spoken) Proven ability to proactively and independently lead and drive processes end-to-end Strong operational mindset with excellent organizational and project management skills Proven ability to identify operational gaps and drive process improvements proactively Experience working with KPIs, reporting, dashboards, and operational metrics Strong analytical and technological capabilities, including hands-on experience with AI tools, automation platforms, process optimization technologies, and leveraging AI to improve operational efficiency and scalability Strategic thinker with the ability to balance hands-on execution and long-term improvements High emotional intelligence (EQ) with the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and drive collaboration across teams with competing priorities