Hospitality Legal Ops Lead

USHG Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Dining discounts across USHG

Job summary

Union Square Hospitality Group in New York, NY is seeking a Legal Operations Manager to join our dynamic Legal Team. You will support a wide range of matters, from employment and IP to real estate and contracts, partnering with restaurants and leaders to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

You'll coordinate information flows, manage contract databases, track regulatory changes, and help optimize workflows with the Tech Team while maintaining cost controls and preparing governance materials.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound, pragmatic judgment and strategic thinking.
• Ability to self-start, handle a fast-paced environment, and take ownership over workstreams.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 2+ years of experience in a legal assistant, paralegal, or project management role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.
• Gather information related to disputes and find practical solutions; partner with outside counsel for litigation when needed.
• Maintain legal trackers spanning governance, liquor licenses, contracts, and more.
• Update leaders on changes in legal and regulatory landscape; propose business changes as warranted.
• Coordinate, schedule, and participate in internal and external meetings.
• Analyze legal and insurance claim trends and implement risk controls.
• Support contract function: draft letters, manage documents and filing.
• Ensure entities are properly formed to conduct business and prepare governance materials.
• Obtain and maintain permits, licenses, and registrations (including liquor licenses).
• Partner with Tech Team to leverage AI and tools to streamline workflows.
• Manage legal billing and spend reports; keep team on budget.
• Take on additional responsibilities to support business objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Judgment & strategic thinking

Self-motivation

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Union Square Hospitality Group in New York, NY is seeking a Legal Operations Manager to join our dynamic Legal Team. You will support a wide range of matters, from employment and IP to real estate and contracts, partnering with restaurants and leaders to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

You'll coordinate information flows, manage contract databases, track regulatory changes, and help optimize workflows with the Tech Team while maintaining cost controls and preparing governance materials.