Senior Manager, Legal Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategic direction of the legal operations function.

• Enhance legal processes to promote organizational efficiency.

• Supervise personnel who provide legal support for transactions and legal documentation.

• Establish the operational roadmap for the legal department as the company expands.

• Oversee corporate governance procedures and maintain corporate records along with governance documentation.

• Prepare and distribute materials for Board of Directors and committee meetings, including resolutions and governance documentation.

• Organize logistics and documentation for Board and committee meetings.

• Manage corporate entity structures and subsidiary records across both domestic and international jurisdictions.

• Keep capitalization records accurate and assist in coordinating equity administration.

• Lead legal operations teams with a focus on performance management, coaching, and professional growth.

• Aid in the preparation and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.

• Support disclosure controls and procedures.

• Collaborate with Finance and external counsel to ensure compliance with securities laws.

• Uphold insider trading policies and maintain associated reporting documentation.

• Assist with the legal facets of acquisitions, financing, and strategic partnerships.

• Coordinate due diligence and manage documentation processes.

• Maintain transaction documentation and closing records.

• Oversee contract lifecycle management and legal documentation workflows.

• Manage legal department records, document management systems, and implementations of legal technology.

• Control contract templates and workflow processes.

• Implement process improvements and strategic planning to support departmental scalability.

• Facilitate signatures and approvals using electronic signature platforms.

• Support corporate policies and compliance programs.

• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and other departments on governance and compliance initiatives.

• Monitor regulatory filings, deadlines, and corporate reporting obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in legal operations or as a paralegal, with a significant portion in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated experience managing legal operations teams and handling complex workflows.

• Preferred experience in supporting corporate governance and compliance with securities regulations.

• Strong preference for candidates with experience at a public company or a late-stage pre-IPO organization.

• Prior experience in a law firm or within an in-house legal department.

• Solid understanding of corporate governance processes and entity management.

• Experience in supporting Board and committee meetings.

• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Familiarity with entity management platforms such as Carta, Shareworks, or similar tools.

• Experience with document management systems.

• Proficient in electronic signature tools such as DocuSign.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office and legal workflow tools.

• Ability to make strategic decisions that translate legal requirements into operational solutions.

• Proven leadership skills focused on team development, mentorship, and performance excellence.

• Capability to foster cross-functional alignment across Legal, Finance, and HR departments.

• High degree of professionalism and discretion.

• Current authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with a 6% company match.

• Company stock options.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance fully covered for employees.

• Benefits eligibility starting on the first day of employment.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Flexible, unlimited paid time off (PTO) and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, for exempt employees.

• 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually for non-exempt employees.

• Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks and refreshments available at Salem and Pittsburgh locations.

• Generous paid parental leave programs.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.

• Relocation assistance available for eligible positions.

• Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles.