Legal Ops Manager

Waste Solution Services•Deerfield Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Solution Services (WSS) is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal to support its legal, contractual, and corporate operations. Reporting directly to the CEO, this hands-on role serves as a key resource for legal matters across the business, managing contracts, coordinating outside counsel, maintaining corporate records, and improving internal processes. The role calls for a highly organized, resourceful professional who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities in a growing business environment. The ideal candidate is a practical, business-minded legal professional who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and follows matters through to completion. They should be comfortable working directly with senior leadership, balancing competing priorities, and creating structure in a growing organization. The position is full-time and in-person in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Compensation is a base salary of $100,000–$130,000, plus a bonus based on experience and qualifications. Applicants must complete the official application to be considered; unsolicited recruiter, agency, or third-party vendor contacts are not accepted, and direct emails or phone calls to the company may result in disqualification.

Requirements

At least 7 years of corporate, commercial, or business paralegal experience.
Strong background in contract review, drafting, document management, and corporate administration.
Experience coordinating with outside counsel and managing multiple matters simultaneously.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting an in-house legal function or working in a small law firm.
Florida notary certification.
Multistate business experience.

Responsibilities

Manage incoming legal requests, prioritize matters, and coordinate with internal departments and outside counsel as needed.
Draft, review, and revise routine business agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and employment-related documents using established templates.
Maintain corporate records, organize legal documentation, track important deadlines, and support general corporate matters.
Coordinate with external attorneys, organize documentation, communicate business needs, and monitor matter status and deliverables.
Assist with demand letters, documentation, collections matters, and coordination with external legal professionals.
Develop and maintain organized contract files, document templates, tracking systems, and procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.
Work directly with the CEO and leadership team on legal and administrative priorities requiring discretion, follow-through, and sound judgment.