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Chief of Staff, Legal & Compliance Operations (Remote)

Myriad Genetics
United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
322 North 2200 West (Show on map)
Apr 20, 2026
Summary This role serves as an operational leader and strategic partner to the Chief Legal Officer, responsible for scaling Legal and Compliance operations while acting as Chief of Staff to ensure execution of priorities, alignment across functions, and effective leadership cadence. Key Responsibilities Legal & Compliance Operations Lead Legal and Compliance operational strategy, planning, and execution Own department budgeting, vendor management, outside counsel engagement strategy, and spend optimization Drive process improvement across outside counsel spend, contract lifecycle, matter and document management, and compliance workflows Partner with Compliance leadership to align operating models, reporting, and risk management Implement and optimize legal technology and data analytics Establish and track KPIs and update dashboards for Legal and Compliance performance Chief of Staff to the CLO Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CLO on priorities, sequencing, and execution Translate CLO vision into actionable operating plans and track progress Own leadership cadence: ELT prep, Legal and Compliance leadership meetings, offsites, and communications Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving Legal, Compliance, GA, Finance, HR, IT, and Commercial Act as delegate for the CLO in meetings and initiatives when appropriate Drive special projects, partnership and M&A integration work, and enterprise initiatives as assigned Leadership & Influence Enable Legal and Compliance leaders to operate at a higher strategic level Improve decision quality and speed through structure, data, and clarity Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders across the enterprise Build scalable systems that reduce friction and increase organizational trust in Compliance and Legal Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required 8-12+ year's experience in legal operations, compliance operations, consulting, or strategy/ops roles required Experience working directly with senior executives (CLO, GC, CCO, or equivalent) required Legal or Compliance experience in a regulated industry is preferred Strong business acumen and comfort operating in regulated environments Proven ability to manage ambiguity and drive execution across multiple priorities Exceptional communication, judgment, and executive presence Lifting Requirements -light work or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Requirements -stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, observing, pushing, or pulling, and reaching. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions. EEO We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. #LI-remote