Legal Operations Manager

Morris Group, Inc. • Windsor, CT

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Morris Group, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual to assume a newly created Legal Operations Manager role responsible for establishing the Company’s legal operations function, including development of foundational workflows, policies, and standard operating procedures. This role will provide comprehensive legal, compliance, risk management, and executive support. This position serves as a trusted partner to leadership, supporting contract administration, regulatory compliance, insurance and claims management, corporate governance, and real estate planning initiatives. This is a highly visible, detail‑driven role ideal for a proactive professional who operates as the stand-alone, in-house resource working at the intersection of legal, operational, and executive decision‑making.

Requirements

• A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in legal operations.
• Background in a corporate setting is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, entity management and transaction support
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Exceptionally Detail‑Oriented: Demonstrates a high level of precision and judgment, identifying conflicting indemnity provisions, missing insurance endorsements, and nuanced contractual risks before they impact executive decision‑making or business operations.
• Technically Savvy: Confidently reviews and interprets technical documentation, including cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, actionable information for leadership. Familiarity with employment-based immigration processes.
• Proactive and Strategic: Anticipates legal, compliance, insurance, and operational risks and independently implements documentation, controls, and processes to mitigate exposure before issues arise.
• Highly Discreet and Trusted: Manages sensitive executive, ownership, legal, and real estate information with absolute confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Organized and Accountable: Effectively prioritizes and manages multiple high‑impact workstreams, maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and follow‑through while supporting ownership and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement foundational workflows, policies, and standard operating procedures to establish the Company’s legal operations function and improve efficiency.
• Perform risk assessments, identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Partner with executive leadership on governance‑related initiatives and special projects, balancing legal risk management with practical business judgment and relationship‑driven decision‑making.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, reflecting the company’s long‑term and value-based approach.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, professionalism and discretion while handling sensitive executive leadership and legal information.
• Serve as the internal “gatekeeper” for Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Sub-contractors and vendor contracts, ensuring appropriate protections are in place before business commitments are finalized.
• Establish and maintain processes for matter management, contract lifecycle management, and document retention.
• Review and manage company agreements, including customer, vendor, and partner contracts, identifying risks and escalating as appropriate.
• Manage relationships with outside legal counsel, including engagement coordination, matter tracking, and review and oversight of legal billing.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance matters, including monitoring deadlines, supporting organizational compliance programs (CMMC and others), and preparing related documentation.
• Administer the Company’s business insurance programs, including renewal coordination with brokers, outside counsel, and internal teams, and oversight of policies, certificates of insurance, and endorsements.
• Oversee claims‑related activities by preparing claim notices, gathering supporting documentation, and serving as a liaison with insurers, brokers, and internal teams.
• Support facility planning initiatives, review and summarize commercial leases and real estate–related agreements and assist with due diligence for potential real estate transactions.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
• 3+ Weeks’ Vacation to Start
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events and perks
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed