Legal Operations Specialist

TL;DR

Legal Operations Specialist (Legal Ops): Managing the full lifecycle of legal inquiries and coordinating cross-functional workflows to streamline legal processes with an accent on contract interpretation, policy guidance, and corporate governance. Focus on enhancing operational efficiency, auditing contract databases, and implementing process improvement initiatives.

Location: Remote (Must be based in Oregon, USA)

Salary: $69,300 - $103,900 per year

Company

A leading company in the energy efficiency industry dedicated to creating a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral future.

What you will do

• Own the full lifecycle of legal inquiries in a shared inbox, providing guidance on contract interpretation and legal principles.
• Lead legal project management activities, tracking deliverables and coordinating cross-functional workflows.
• Research, develop, and manage process improvement initiatives for the legal department.
• Support corporate governance by maintaining records and preparing resolutions and related materials.
• Monitor and audit the contract database to ensure document integrity and record accuracy.
• Prepare legal documents using templates and deliver training on internal processes and contract management software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in legal project management, corporate governance, procurement, or contract management.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA without employer sponsorship.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and contract management software.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong critical thinking, and superior organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Professional certificates such as PMP, CLOC, CLM, or LPP.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, DocuSign, and SharePoint.
• Prior experience in service-oriented roles (e.g., retail, hospitality).
• Interest in environmental, energy, or social issues.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with a company-paid health care concierge service.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave.
• Paid Volunteer Time to support local communities.
• Employee Recognition and Assistance Programs.
• Access to on-demand training courses for career advancement.