Contracts & Records Operations Lead, Legal Admin

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University is seeking an Assistant Director of Legal Administration (Transactions) to oversee contract protocol reviews, records management, and support for the Office of the General Counsel. The role partners with attorneys and risk management, acting as operational leader for legal intake and transaction workflows in a hybrid work setting.

The position requires strong organizational skills, experience in legal administration, and ability to coordinate with procurement, academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in legal administration or transactional support.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to OGC attorneys and staff.
• Manage calendars, travel, and meeting logistics for attorneys.
• Oversee contract intake, routing, and templates for review.
• Maintain contract databases, records, and reporting dashboards.
• Support records governance and compliance with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365/Office

Adobe

Job description

Drexel University is seeking an Assistant Director of Legal Administration (Transactions) to oversee contract protocol reviews, records management, and support for the Office of the General Counsel. The role partners with attorneys and risk management, acting as operational leader for legal intake and transaction workflows in a hybrid work setting.

The position requires strong organizational skills, experience in legal administration, and ability to coordinate with procurement, academic