Legal Operations Manager

Overview

Fully remote role with an organization in the medical technology industry developing cardiovascular therapies. As the organization moves beyond its startup phase, it is building the legal and contracts infrastructure needed to support growth, operational stability, and compliance.

This role is responsible for overseeing the contract lifecycle and day-to-day legal operations, and for serving as the main liaison with outside counsel. The position focuses on implementing practical systems and maintaining records to support expansion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting, negotiation, approval, execution, and renewal tracking.
• Negotiate a range of agreements, including vendor, consulting, nondisclosure, software, supply, and service contracts, within authorized limits.
• Coordinate clinical trial agreements, site budgets, and CRO contracts with internal teams and outside counsel.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, and signature authority matrices.
• Escalate complex or high-risk contract terms to outside counsel with clear summaries and recommendations.
• Maintain corporate records, including board minutes, consents, bylaws, and entity documentation.
• Prepare board meeting materials and manage quarterly board meeting schedules.
• Administer equity documentation and coordinate financing transaction due diligence.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel, including legal spend and budgeting.
• Implement and oversee a scalable contract management system.
• Track intellectual property matters with patent counsel.
• Coordinate policy records, employment agreements, and regulatory documentation.
• Report on contract volume, cycle times, and legal expenditures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in contracts, legal operations, or corporate paralegal roles.
• Proven ability to negotiate commercial agreements within defined guidelines.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, equity administration, and financing processes.
• Strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and clear written communication.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated salary range: $90,000 to $110,000.
• Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Compensation may include bonuses, equity, and company-sponsored benefits.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Location

Fully remote.