Business and Legal Operations Analyst

Updata Partners; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing SaaS company seeks a Business and Legal Operations Analyst to enhance operational efficiency and support contract management. This fully remote position is pivotal to driving growth and aligning operational strategies with business goals, requiring a proactive problem solver with at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Business Operations, Accounting/Finance, or Legal support.
• Strong understanding of contract structures and negotiation.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and negotiation of MSAs and SOWs.
• Own vendor management lifecycle.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Operational efficiency

Tools

Salesforce

QuickBooks

DocuSign

Job description

Ready to join a fast growing, and category leading SaaS company? Do you want to market a product that provides clear value to the world and is loved by its users? Are you looking to take on an impactful role leading a company's next level of growth? If yes, then keep reading!

PerformYard has developed a simple and effective product that drives our customer’s employee performance through the roof. Our long-term vision is to change the way performance is managed and measured in organizations of all sizes. To achieve this we need to add to our amazing team...that’s where you come in!

As a Business and Legal Operations Analyst, you will play a key role in driving operational efficiency across the organization by streamlining contract management, optimizing vendor relationships, ensuring legal compliance, and overseeing commercial contracts. In this critical individual contributor role, reporting directly to the VP of Finance, you will work cross-functionally to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and help scale systems and workflows as the company grows.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive problem solver with a strong operational mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You understand how to align operational initiatives with strategic business goals to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support company-wide success.

This is a 100% Remote position - now & forever

What You’ll Do

• Lead the review, negotiation, and execution of MSAs, SOWs, and other customer and vendor agreements in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external legal teams.
• Own the vendor management lifecycle — including onboarding, contract renewals, and performance tracking.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Customer Success, Finance, Marketing) to ensure alignment on operational and contractual obligations.
• Support the VP of Finance with finance-related operations such as procurement documentation, expense tracking, and reporting prep.
• Partner with teams to identify and implement cross functional process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Maintain and organize internal documentation of contracts, policies, and operational procedures.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all internal teams on inquiries related to contractual terms and operational compliance.
• Collaborate with the Customer Success team to respond to customer questions surrounding renewal provisions.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Business Operations, Accounting/Finance, Legal support, or procurement-related roles.
• Strong understanding of contract structures, negotiation principles, and legal language.
• Experience managing redlines, coordinating with external counsel, and negotiating terms with customer
• Demonstrated experience coordinating across departments and managing vendor relationships.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills — both written and verbal — with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Self-starter comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience working for a B2B SaaS business
• Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, QuickBooks, and DocuSign

Sound like you? Apply now by clicking the link below!

Click this link to learn more about our SaaS platform: https://www.performyard.com/flexible-features

In addition to your compensation plan we also have medical, dental, and vision health insurance benefits w/ HSA plan, disability insurance, 401k plan, generous PTO, paid holidays and other benefits.