Legal Operations Manager

Vultr

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Legal Operations Manager will build and run the operational backbone of the Legal team, with a strong focus on contract lifecycle management, vendor governance, and technology enablement. This role will work closely with both Legal and Procurement to ensure that contracts are managed efficiently, legal spend is controlled, and processes scale with the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5–8 years of legal operations, contract management, or law firm administration experience
• Hands-on experience implementing or administering CLM platforms (e.g., Ironclad, Agiloft, ContractPodAi, Icertis)
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in building reports and dashboards
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys and business stakeholders at all levels
• Deep understanding of contract risk, compliance requirements, and standard commercial terms

Nice To Haves

• J.D. or paralegal certification a plus but not required
• Experience in a high-growth technology or infrastructure company
• Familiarity with procurement workflows and ERP/CLM integration
• Experience managing outside counsel spend at scale
• Knowledge of AI, data center, or hardware contracting environments

Responsibilities

• Design and operate the company's contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including playbook configuration, workflow automation, and user training
• Manage the contract repository and ensure all agreements are properly tracked, version-controlled, and flagged for renewal or expiration
• Develop and maintain contract templates, pre-approved clause libraries, and negotiation guidelines for standard commercial agreements
• Oversee outside counsel management, including RFPs for new legal service providers, rate negotiations, billing guidelines, and invoice review
• Build and maintain reporting dashboards tracking legal spend, contract cycle times, pending matters, and risk exposure
• Administer legal technology tools including CLM, e-signature, matter management, and document management platforms
• Support the Procurement team with contract execution workflows, approval routing, and compliance monitoring
• Develop and drive Legal team projects including process improvement initiatives, compliance programs, and policy rollouts
• Partner with IT and Security on data governance, contract data integrity, and systems integration
• Manage relationships with legal technology vendors and evaluate new tools to improve team efficiency

Benefits

• 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
• Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
• 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
• Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary
• 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years
• Anniversary Bonus each year
• $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
• Company paid Wellable subscription

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level