Contracts & Governance Specialist

Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc (CSD) seeks a Legal Operations Coordinator to support the Legal Department with contract administration, governance, and project coordination. The role focuses on maintaining contract records, handling DocuSign workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulatory initiatives.

The candidate will work closely with the Legal Operations Manager and stakeholders to streamline processes, manage legal workflows, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years in legal operations, contract administration, or related field.
• Experience supporting legal, executive, or corporate governance functionsPreferred.
• ASL communication ability strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the contract lifecycle platform and records.
• Track contract expirations and coordinate timely reviews for renewals.
• Coordinate review and processing of designated low-risk contracts per workflows.
• Perform quality assurance on agreements under dollar thresholds.
• Maintain contract inventory and assist with renewals.
• Lead administration of the DocuSign platform and electronic signatures.
• Manage the Legal Department’s shared inbox and ticketing system.
• Support grant submissions and Submittable workflows.
• Assist in governance, licensing, and accreditation initiatives.
• Maintain Board governance platform and meeting materials.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organization & Planning

Confidentiality & Discretion

Communication

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Technology & Systems Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Public Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Contract management systems

Electronic signature platforms

Board governance software

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc (CSD) seeks a Legal Operations Coordinator to support the Legal Department with contract administration, governance, and project coordination. The role focuses on maintaining contract records, handling DocuSign workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulatory initiatives.

The candidate will work closely with the Legal Operations Manager and stakeholders to streamline processes, manage legal workflows, and maintain accurate records.