Contract Senior Legal Operations Associate

Greenkey Resources LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenkey Resources LLC in New York is seeking a Contract Senior Legal Operations Associate to drive operational excellence within the legal department, focusing on efficiency, process improvement, and innovative workflows.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance workflows, manage vendor relationships and records governance, and lead adoption of AI tools and legal technology platforms. The role emphasizes measurable impact through dashboards and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years in operations, management, or project leadership in professional services or legal environments.
• Experience with records management frameworks and enterprise content management systems.
• Experience implementing legal technology platforms and AI tools to enhance workflows.
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize competing tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building trust in complex environments.
• Self-starter capable of operating in ambiguous environments.
• Familiarity with legal operational systems and collaborative cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence in the legal department, focusing on efficiency and innovation.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to improve workflows, service delivery models, and legal processes.
• Lead initiatives in records management, vendor administration, and technology adoption.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to inform decision-making and showcase impact.
• Manage vendor relationships, subscription renewals, and invoice tracking.
• Support the implementation of AI tools and legal technology platforms.
• Draft and maintain documentation of processes and provide training.
• Act as a liaison between Legal and other departments to strengthen collaboration.
• Contribute to strategic planning, project tracking, and internal communications.

Skills

Legal operations

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

AI tools adoption

Interpersonal communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

ECMS

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.