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Sr. Manager - Legal & Compliance Technology

Req ID:  12900
Work Flexibility:  Hybrid

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. 

 

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. 

 

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. 

 

Work location: This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead the transformation of Legal, Compliance, and EHS through modern, scalable, and risk‑driven technology? Do you thrive at the intersection of business, risk, data, and enterprise platforms? Join Acuity Brands as the Sr. Manager – Legal & Compliance Technology, where you will define and execute the strategy that modernizes how the enterprise manages legal operations, regulatory compliance, third‑party risk, and EHS.

 

In this role, you will own the Legal, Compliance, and EHS technology portfolio, driving platform strategy, integrations, data enablement, and service delivery transformation. You will partner closely with Legal, Compliance, EHS, IT, and Data teams to deliver scalable solutions that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enable proactive, data‑driven decision‑making across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Legal, Compliance & EHS Technology Leadership

  • Define and drive the end‑to‑end technology strategy for Legal, Compliance, and EHS, including platforms supporting CLM, Legal Service Delivery, Third‑Party Risk Management, Materials Compliance, and EHS management.
  • Own the product vision, roadmap, and prioritization for Legal, Compliance, and EHS technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk, regulatory, and growth objectives.
  • Serve as the primary technology partner to Legal, Compliance, and EHS leadership, translating business needs into scalable, fit‑for‑purpose solutions.

Platform Strategy, Integration & Data Enablement

  • Lead platform selection, implementation, and evolution for Legal, Compliance, and EHS systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant architectures.
  • Partner with IT and Data teams to drive system integrations across ERP, PLM, HR, procurement, and data platforms, enabling unified workflows and data consistency.
  • Establish data governance and analytics strategies that enable dashboards, predictive insights, and real‑time visibility into risk, compliance, and EHS performance.

Legal Operations & Service Delivery Transformation

  • Drive the modernization of legal operations through Legal Service Delivery platforms, intake automation, workflow orchestration, and knowledge management.
  • Improve transparency, cycle times, and scalability of legal services while enabling legal teams to focus on higher‑value advisory work.
  • Define success metrics and KPIs to measure value realization across Legal, Compliance, and EHS initiatives.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Build strong partnerships across Legal, Compliance, EHS, IT, Data, Finance, and external vendors to deliver integrated, enterprise‑wide solutions.
  • Facilitate prioritization, planning, and governance forums to align stakeholders, manage dependencies, and drive accountability.
  • Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor, influencing decisions across a highly matrixed organization.

Change Management & Adoption

  • Lead change management, communication, and adoption strategies for new platforms and processes.
  • Ensure training, documentation, and operational readiness to support successful rollouts and sustained value.
  • Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and standardization across the Legal, Compliance, and EHS technology landscape.

To Be Successful in This Role

  • Strategic Product Leadership: Ability to define and execute a long‑term technology vision while delivering near‑term business value.
  • Risk & Compliance Mindset: Strong understanding of regulatory, risk, and governance considerations and how technology enables effective controls.
  • Systems & Data Fluency: Comfort working across platforms, integrations, and analytics to enable end‑to‑end process transformation.
  • Influence Without Authority: Proven ability to lead through influence, build trust, and drive outcomes in a matrixed enterprise.
  • Execution Excellence: Balance strategic planning with hands‑on execution, navigating ambiguity and complexity with confidence.
  • Change Leadership: Experience leading organizational change and driving adoption of new technologies and ways of working.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Legal Studies, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • 7+ years of experience in product management, technology leadership, or digital transformation roles within Legal, Compliance, Risk, or EHS domains.
  • Experience leading enterprise platforms and integrations supporting regulated or risk‑sensitive business processes.
  • Proven ability to define roadmaps, manage competing priorities, and deliver complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and executive‑level presentation skills.

 

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with Legal Technology platforms (e.g., CLM, Legal Service Delivery, Third‑Party Risk, Compliance, or EHS systems).
  • Familiarity with data analytics, dashboards, and predictive insights in risk, compliance, or operational domains.
  • Experience partnering with Legal, Compliance, or EHS organizations in a global enterprise environment.
  • Exposure to AI‑enabled workflows, automation, or advanced analytics is a plus.

Travel Requirements

  • Up to 20% travel
  • This hybrid role combines remote work with on-site travel for moments that matter

The range for this position is $150,900.00 to $325,900.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

 

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

 

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.  

  

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