Contract Senior Legal Operations Associate

Greenkey Resources LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenkey Resources LLC is seeking a Contract Senior Legal Operations Associate to drive efficiency and innovation within the legal department. You will lead workflow improvements, develop dashboards, and manage vendor relations and records governance across the enterprise.

Ideal candidates bring at least 7 years in operations or legal environments, experience implementing legal technology and AI tools, strong project management, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
• At least 7 years of operations, management, or project leadership experience in professional services or legal settings.
• Experience implementing legal technology platforms and AI tools to enhance workflows.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and enterprise content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess and enhance legal workflows and service delivery models for improved efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools to demonstrate legal team performance and impact.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including renewal tracking and issue resolution.
• Lead testing and adoption of legal innovation tools, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
• Manage records governance, including retention compliance and file maintenance within enterprise systems.
• Create and update procedural documentation and training materials for legal team members.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Legal and other departments to improve coordination.
• Support strategic initiatives and project tracking within the legal department.
• Provide operational support for legal technology adoption and process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Records management

AI tools adoption

Legal tech

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Enterprise content management

Job description

Contract Senior Legal Operations Associate Overview

• The Contract Senior Legal Operations Associate will drive operational excellence within the legal department, focusing on efficiency and innovation.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to improve workflows, service delivery models, and legal processes across the organization.
• Lead initiatives in records management, vendor administration, and technology adoption to enhance legal operations.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to inform decision-making and showcase the legal team's impact.
• Manage vendor relationships, subscription renewals, and invoice tracking to ensure seamless operations.
• Support the implementation of AI tools and legal technology platforms to drive innovation.
• Draft and maintain documentation of processes and best practices, providing training to legal team members.
• Act as a liaison between Legal and other departments to strengthen collaboration and coordination.
• Contribute to strategic planning, project tracking, and internal communications for the legal team.

Contract Senior Legal Operations Associate Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Assess and enhance legal workflows and service delivery models for improved efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools to demonstrate legal team performance and impact.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including renewal tracking and issue resolution.
• Lead testing and adoption of legal innovation tools, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
• Manage records governance, including retention compliance and file maintenance within enterprise systems.
• Create and update procedural documentation and training materials for legal team members.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Legal and other departments to improve coordination.
• Support strategic initiatives and project tracking within the legal department.
• Provide operational support for legal technology adoption and process improvements.

Contract Senior Legal Operations Associate Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations, management, or project leadership within professional services or legal environments.
• Proficiency with records management frameworks and enterprise content management systems.
• Experience implementing legal technology platforms and AI tools to enhance workflows.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building trust and navigating complex dynamics.
• Self-starter mindset with a proven ability to operate in ambiguous environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools and familiarity with legal operational systems.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.