Legal Operations Specialist

CLEAResult•Remote - Oregon, OR

8d•$69,300 - $103,900•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented individual to join our team as a Legal Operations Specialist! The Legal Operations Specialist will join a welcoming, close-knit legal operations team. This is a great opportunity to be involved with high-level legal and business operations for the leading company in the energy efficiency industry. We are dedicated to supporting employees across the organization, streamlining and improving legal processes, and coordinating cross-functionally to advance the company’s broader operational and strategic goals. The Legal Operations Specialist will provide legal support, lead projects, support corporate governance, and enhance operational processes. The ideal candidate shows exceptional attention to detail, strong initiative, intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. They have exceptional customer service skills applicable to interactions with employees at all levels of the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience with legal project management, corporate governance, procurement, contract management, and/or in-depth legal and business administration
Paralegal certificate, contract management certificate, and/or public notary endorsement
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, excellent verbal and written communication, and superior organization
Knowledge of legal terminology and contract principles and ability to communicate complex information across all levels of the organization
High-level critical thinking and problem solving, ability to prioritize, and developed time management skills
Strong team orientation with a commitment to shared goals and mutual support
Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development
Expertise with any contract management software
Fluency with common software/apps, specifically Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Aptitude for and interest in learning new technology, processes, and systems
Capacity for limited domestic travel

Nice To Haves

Professional certificate (e.g., PMP, CLOC, CLM, LPP, etc.) or advanced degree
Familiarity with Salesforce, DocuSign, and SharePoint
Prior experience in any manner of service job, e.g., barista, bartender, or retail sales, with teaching or training experience preferred
Passion for anything not related to work
A demonstrated interest in environmental, energy, or social issues is a plus

Responsibilities

Own the full lifecycle of legal inquiries in a shared inbox from first touch through final resolution, providing guidance on best practices and utilizing departmental experts to offer contract interpretation, policy guidance, and direction on legal principles
Support project management activities across the legal department, such as tracking deliverables, coordinating cross-functional workflows, maintaining project timelines, and ensuring stakeholders remain informed and aligned
Research, develop, and manage legal team process improvement initiative projects
Assist with corporate governance tasks, including maintaining corporate records, supporting document production efforts, and preparing various resolutions and related materials
Monitor and maintain the contract database, including entering, verifying, and auditing contract data to ensure complete and accurate contract records and document integrity
Prepare legal documents using established templates and playbooks
Design and deliver training on the contract management database, internal processes, and foundational legal principles
Build and sustain professional relationships across the organization, inside and outside the legal team