Legal Operations – Special Projects Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a contract management system featuring key term tracking, renewal calendars, and version control.

• Provide assistance with template documents, negotiation playbooks, and standardized workflows for common types of agreements.

• Perform initial reviews of loan documents and commercial contracts.

• Oversee the execution of agreements through the signature process.

• Establish and maintain document management systems, privilege controls, and data retention policies.

• Create a well-structured legal intake process and service delivery model.

• Monitor legal billing and manage invoices from outside counsel in accordance with billing guidelines.

• Aid in budget workflows.

• Communicate with external counsel, service providers, and other partners.

• Assist with AML/KYC procedures, sanctions screening, and due diligence on counterparties.

• Support regulatory filings and licensing applications.

• Track deliverables and deadlines for filings.

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures across various entities.

• Carry out regulatory and legal research.

• Assist with board and committee materials, entity filings, corporate records, and documentation of signing authority.

• Maintain organizational charts, entity registers, and governance calendars across multiple jurisdictions.

• Coordinate corporate secretarial duties and entity management tasks.

• Collaborate with the General Counsel to design, test, and enhance custom AI-assisted legal workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience as a paralegal, legal operations professional, or in a similar legal support position.

• Significant exposure to contract lifecycle management and legal process design.

• Proven ability to build or substantially improve legal operations systems, including document management, contract workflows, and intake processes.

• Comfortable in supporting AML/KYC processes, tracking regulatory obligations, and developing training programs.

• Highly organized, efficient, and meticulous.

• A curious and resourceful problem solver who takes ownership of processes and drives them to completion with minimal oversight.

• Enthusiastic about AI tools and eager to contribute to the development of AI-enabled legal workflows.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to convey legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for non-legal teams.

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent professional experience.

• Candidates must be located in the USA or Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary offered in your choice of cryptocurrency (USDC) or local fiat currency.

• Token allocation, providing you with a stake in Maple’s long-term success.

• Flexible working arrangements that allow you to live and work on your terms.

• Optional access to co-working spaces.

• Opportunities for contract or full-time employment, including all local statutory benefits.

• A fully transparent and collaborative team culture.

• Chance to build a legal function from the ground up at a company positioned at the intersection of DeFi and institutional finance.

• Influence over the operation of the AI-enabled legal department.