Legal Operations Manager

Overview

• Fully remote role.
• The organization is seeking a Legal Operations Manager to oversee contract lifecycle and daily legal operations, acting as the primary liaison with outside counsel. This position supports the development of practical legal systems, records management, and compliance as the business grows.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting, negotiation, approval, execution, and renewal tracking.
• Negotiate commercial agreements (within authorized limits), including vendor, consulting, nondisclosure, software, supply, and service contracts.
• Coordinate clinical trial agreements, site budgets, and CRO contracts with relevant 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, providing clear summaries and recommendations.
• Maintain corporate records, including board minutes, consents, bylaws, and entity documentation.
• Prepare board meeting materials and manage quarterly board meeting scheduling.
• Administer equity documentation and coordinate financing transaction due diligence.
• Manage outside counsel relationships, 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.
• Provide reporting 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 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 be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.