Legal Operations Specialist (NAM)

Deel

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Legal Operations Specialist supports the Legal team by driving operational excellence, automation, and cross-functional collaboration across commercial, corporate, and employment matters. The position focuses on improving scalability and efficiency through process design, data-driven insights, and technology-enabled workflows.

Requirements

• Operations background or a BA in a business field.
• 1 to 2 years experience in an operational setting (not required to be legal).
• Strong knowledge and interest in corporate, employment, and/or commercial law (paralegal experience is a plus).
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English; other European or Asian languages are a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support legal operations projects across commercial, employment, and corporate matters.
• Lead initiatives to automate legal and business workflows (for example, legal intake, contract lifecycle management, approval processes and document automation).
• Design, implement, and continuously improve processes to increase scalability and efficiency within the legal function.
• Track and report on key metrics to measure performance and support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop learning and knowledge materials for the legal team and other departments to promote knowledge sharing and consistent practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, sales, support, business development, IT, and finance) on legal matters and lead cross-functional projects.
• Support internal compliance and risk management initiatives and ensure legal alignment across the organization.
• Build and maintain partnerships with law firms, accounting firms, insurance funds, and other relevant partners.

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees