Legal Operations Associate / Contracts Manager

Elevate Legal Talent; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a Legal Operations Associate / Contracts Manager for a 5-month contract with potential for permanent conversion. The role is hybrid (1 day/week in office) in the San Francisco area, paying $40–$45/hour on a W2.

You will administer CLM platforms, optimize workflows, support governance initiatives, and collaborate with legal and commercial teams to improve efficiency in a fast-paced tech environment. CA Notary status is required or soon obtainable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Legal Operations, Contracts Management, Corporate Paralegal, or related roles.
• Experience building workflows, approval processes, forms, conditions, and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of corporate governance processes, including DOAs, POAs, and signature authority management.
• Experience supporting legal systems, technology platforms, and operational processes.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Active California Notary Public commission or ability to obtain certification shortly after starting.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, including workflow creation, approval routing, launch forms, reporting, and system enhancements.
• Support legal technology initiatives, automation projects, and AI-driven contracting solutions.
• Manage corporate governance processes, including delegations of authority (DOAs), powers of attorney (POAs), signature authority tracking, and corporate records.
• Collaborate with legal, commercial, and business stakeholders to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Support legal operations programs such as vendor management, e-billing, matter management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain organized records and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Workflow design

Document management

Communication

Tools

CLM platforms

Salesforce

DocuSign

Job description

Title: Legal Operations Associate / Contracts Manager

Hybrid (1 day/week in office, remaining days remote)

Duration: 5-Month Contract (with potential for permanent conversion)

Pay Rate: $40--$45.00/hour (on a W2)

Schedule: Full-Time

Our customer, an innovative technology organization, is seeking an experienced Legal Operations Associate / Contracts Manager to support legal operations, contract management, and corporate governance functions within a fast-paced technology environment. This role will be responsible for administering contract lifecycle management systems, improving legal processes through automation, and supporting governance-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, including workflow creation, approval routing, launch forms, reporting, and system enhancements.
• Support legal technology initiatives, automation projects, and AI-driven contracting solutions.
• Manage corporate governance processes, including delegations of authority (DOAs), powers of attorney (POAs), signature authority tracking, and corporate records.
• Collaborate with legal, commercial, and business stakeholders to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Support legal operations programs such as vendor management, e-billing, matter management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain organized records and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Legal Operations, Contracts Management, Corporate Paralegal, or related roles.
• Experience building workflows, approval processes, forms, conditions, and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of corporate governance processes, including DOAs, POAs, and signature authority management.
• Experience supporting legal systems, technology platforms, and operational processes.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Active California Notary Public commission or ability to obtain certification shortly after starting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating CLM platforms with tools such as Salesforce, DocuSign, e-billing, matter management, or similar legal technology systems.
• Experience implementing AI-assisted contracting or automation solutions.
• Background supporting highly regulated, technology-focused, or fast-growth organizations.
• Exposure to budgeting, vendor management, knowledge management, and legal operations best practices.

Equitability and inclusion are critical to Elevate Legal Talent success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, Elevate Legal Talent is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the Elevate Legal Talent Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.