Overview
This role involves supporting and advancing the organization's legal operations, specifically focusing on the administration and enhancement of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, Ironclad. The Legal Operations Assistant will conduct first-pass reviews of high-frequency contracts and contribute to the ongoing development of legal processes as the company grows. This position reports directly to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities
- Administer and mature the Ironclad CLM system by building playbooks, refining workflows, leveraging AI functionalities, and maintaining contract templates.
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools within Ironclad to provide visibility into contract volume, lifecycle timeframes, and bottlenecks for the General Counsel and cross-functional teams.
- Conduct initial reviews of high-frequency contracts such as NDAs, vendor agreements, and client renewals, managing delegated matters end-to-end according to established playbooks and escalating substantive issues as needed.
- Manage the contracting intake and triage process, serving as the primary point of contact for legal requests and routing work appropriately.
- Identify inefficiencies in legal workflows and propose improvements including automation, template creation, and self-serve resources.
- Support broader legal operations initiatives including vendor management and policy development as the legal department evolves.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- 2-4 years of experience in legal operations, contracts, paralegal work, or a role adjacent to CLM.
- Experience working with and customizing modern CLM solutions, preferably Ironclad.
- Ironclad certification is preferred.
- Experience reviewing standard commercial contracts and recognizing deviations from standard terms.
- Strong interest in emerging technology and how tools like AI can enhance workflows.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in time and task management.
- Comfortable working in a mission-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with AI functionalities within contract management systems.
- Experience developing reporting dashboards and contract lifecycle analytics.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary range: $72,000 - $90,000 annually.
- Remote work environment.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits available within 30 days of hire.
- Retirement savings account with company matching contributions.
- Mental health benefits.
- Paid vacation starting at 15 days, increasing by two days per year up to 25 days.
- Sick and caregiving days.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Generous parental leave for maternal and paternal caregivers during a new child’s first year, including pregnancy loss leave.
Location
This is a remote position based in the United States. Candidates must:
- Work from a private, secure, and distraction-free environment suitable for handling sensitive information.
- Have a strong internet connection and a quiet space for calls.
Candidates located in Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and West Virginia are not eligible to apply.
Equal Opportunity
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Additional Information
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application process.