Legal Operations Specialist

Clune Construction Company•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Clune Construction is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Operations Specialist to support the strategic and operational functions of their Legal Department. This role is ideal for a professional with 3–5 years of experience in legal operations, law firm administration, or corporate legal support, with a strong preference for a candidate who has experience in contract administration and/or working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) or Contract Management Systems (CMS). The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving efficiency and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Counsel, the Legal Operations Specialist will play a key role in managing vendor relationships, overseeing legal budgets and spend, implementing best practices, and supporting the administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including intake, coordination, execution, tracking, and maintenance within a CLM or CMS. This role will also support the Legal department’s broader strategic initiatives. Clune Construction is an employee-owned company that values excellence, collaboration, and investing in its people, recognized as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company, and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Requirements

Proactive, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to learn new software to support the operations of the legal department
Self-motivated, independently able to solve problems and meet deadlines
Associate’s degree or equivalent
3-5 years of experience in legal operations

Nice To Haves

Experience in law firm administration or corporate legal support
Experience in contract administration and/or working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) or Contract Management Systems (CMS)

Responsibilities

Support the strategic and operational functions of the Legal Department
Manage vendor relationships
Oversee legal budgets and spend
Implement best practices
Support the administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including intake, coordination, execution, tracking, and maintenance within a CLM or CMS
Support the Legal department’s broader strategic initiatives

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
Fitness Program
Pet Insurance