LegalZoom
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader & Thought Partner [Ex Google, Ex Meta, Ex Uber, Ex Waymo]
About LegalZoom
LegalZoom is on a mission to help people navigate the legal system with confidence and clarity. As a leader in online legal services for over 20 years, we combine technology, attorney‑led solutions, and expertise to protect the aspirations, lives, and legacies of millions of customers. If you’re ready to contribute to a collaborative, diverse, and distributed group of creative thinkers and problem‑solvers, we can’t wait to meet you.
This hybrid position will work remotely as well as onsite in our Sherman Oaks, Mountain View, or Austin office.
You will
Lead and support a team of talented UX design professionals
Champion a cohesive design vision that aligns with company goals and elevates user experience across platforms (web, mobile, email, social, etc.)
Translate product strategy into high‑quality design execution and help solve user and business challenges through effective design
Partner closely with cross‑functional leaders—Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, and others—to ensure design is integrated into broader initiatives
Guide your team through the full design lifecycle, from concept to implementation, delivering user‑centric solutions
Help shape and promote design guidelines, standards, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of LegalZoom’s design system
Represent and advocate for the User Experience Design team across departments to ensure design is considered early and often in product development
Build and optimize team structures and processes to support team growth, collaboration, and excellence in execution
Provide mentorship and career development for design managers and individual contributors on the team
Contribute to strategic planning and ensure the design team is resourced appropriately to meet business objectives
Promote an inclusive, transparent, and high‑trust team culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
You have
10+ years of design leadership experience with proven ability to lead user experience design teams, fostering product innovation and customer success
Deep understanding of user research and leveraging insights, balancing intuition and data to inform design decisions and drive continuous improvement
Capacity to develop a clear design vision aligned with business goals, with a strong focus on end‑to‑end solutions for SMB use cases and the nuanced integration of AI automation and human expertise
Demonstrated experience designing for subscription products with a track record of delivering impactful design work across multiple customer touchpoints and platforms—a strong plus
Proficiency in AI tools for accelerated design, data‑driven iteration, and innovation
Excellent verbal and written communication
Focus on quantifiable outcomes and demonstrating design impact
Ability to manage complexity, prioritize work effectively, and deliver results in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
Strong systems thinking and a holistic approach to product and service design
A people‑first leadership approach rooted in empathy, inclusion, and professional development
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; you’re comfortable presenting to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams
Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field required; advanced degree a plus
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Design
Industries: Legal Services
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
#J-18808-Ljbffr
LegalZoom is on a mission to help people navigate the legal system with confidence and clarity. As a leader in online legal services for over 20 years, we combine technology, attorney‑led solutions, and expertise to protect the aspirations, lives, and legacies of millions of customers. If you’re ready to contribute to a collaborative, diverse, and distributed group of creative thinkers and problem‑solvers, we can’t wait to meet you.
This hybrid position will work remotely as well as onsite in our Sherman Oaks, Mountain View, or Austin office.
You will
Lead and support a team of talented UX design professionals
Champion a cohesive design vision that aligns with company goals and elevates user experience across platforms (web, mobile, email, social, etc.)
Translate product strategy into high‑quality design execution and help solve user and business challenges through effective design
Partner closely with cross‑functional leaders—Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, and others—to ensure design is integrated into broader initiatives
Guide your team through the full design lifecycle, from concept to implementation, delivering user‑centric solutions
Help shape and promote design guidelines, standards, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of LegalZoom’s design system
Represent and advocate for the User Experience Design team across departments to ensure design is considered early and often in product development
Build and optimize team structures and processes to support team growth, collaboration, and excellence in execution
Provide mentorship and career development for design managers and individual contributors on the team
Contribute to strategic planning and ensure the design team is resourced appropriately to meet business objectives
Promote an inclusive, transparent, and high‑trust team culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
You have
10+ years of design leadership experience with proven ability to lead user experience design teams, fostering product innovation and customer success
Deep understanding of user research and leveraging insights, balancing intuition and data to inform design decisions and drive continuous improvement
Capacity to develop a clear design vision aligned with business goals, with a strong focus on end‑to‑end solutions for SMB use cases and the nuanced integration of AI automation and human expertise
Demonstrated experience designing for subscription products with a track record of delivering impactful design work across multiple customer touchpoints and platforms—a strong plus
Proficiency in AI tools for accelerated design, data‑driven iteration, and innovation
Excellent verbal and written communication
Focus on quantifiable outcomes and demonstrating design impact
Ability to manage complexity, prioritize work effectively, and deliver results in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
Strong systems thinking and a holistic approach to product and service design
A people‑first leadership approach rooted in empathy, inclusion, and professional development
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; you’re comfortable presenting to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams
Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field required; advanced degree a plus
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Design
Industries: Legal Services
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
#J-18808-Ljbffr