Junior Legal Operations Professional

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing SaaS company in Derby is looking for a Junior Legal Operations Professional on a 6-month FTC, with potential for a permanent position. You will play a key role in implementing a CLM system, managing contracts, and improving legal processes in a supportive team environment. This opportunity offers full remote working options.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a paralegal or legal operations role.
• In-house experience within a technology or pharmaceutical company is preferred.
• High-energy individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of CLM system and manage DocuSign.
• Enhance efficiency of legal operations and oversee contract workflows.
• Coordinate projects with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project Management

Data Accuracy

Process Improvement

Collaboration

Tools

DocuSign

LinkSquares

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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.