Junior Legal Operations Professional

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing SaaS company in Chesterfield is looking for a Junior Legal Operations Professional for a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential for a permanent position. The role involves leading CLM system implementation and enhancing legal processes within a supportive team. With opportunities for remote work, this is an excellent chance to grow within a scaling legal function.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a paralegal or legal operations role.
• In-house experience preferred in a technology or pharmaceutical company.
• High-energy and adaptable individual for fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of the CLM system, LinkSquares, including configuration and process optimisation.
• Oversee DocuSign use for efficient contract execution.
• Track progress of legal operations projects and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement

Collaboration

Legal Operations

Tools

LinkSquares

DocuSign

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chesterfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

6 month FTC, with possibility to become permanent

My client are a fast-growing SaaS company who are mission-led. Their solutions help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research companies to streamline clinical trial processes.

They are looking to appoint a Junior Legal Operations Professional to spearhead the implementation of their CLM system, DocuSign management and general legal processes improvement.

In this newly created position, you will be part of a small team, reporting to the VP, Legal.

Key Responsibilities

• CLM Implementation: Drive the implementation of the CLM system, LinkSquares, including configuration, data migration, and process optimisation to meet tight deadlines.
• DocuSign Management: Oversee internal use of DocuSign, ensuring efficient contract execution and proper system integration.
• Process Improvement: Develop and document streamlined workflows for contract management and legal operations to enhance efficiency of legal team.
• Project Management: Stay on top of CLM and related projects, tracking progress, managing timelines, and coordinating with legal, IT, and other teams.
• Data Accuracy: Maintain accurate contract records in the CLM system, ensuring high attention to detail and compliance with internal policies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to support CLM adoption and training.
• Ad-Hoc Support: Assist with additional legal operations tasks, such as vendor coordination or process audits, as needed.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a paralegal or legal operations role.
• In-house experience, ideally within a technology or pharmaceutical company.
• High-energy individual who can hit the ground running and get things done in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with CLM tools, ideally LinkSquares.

This is an exciting time to join a scaling legal function who can offer fully remote working, if required.