Legal Operations & Compliance Specialist

Drug Free Sport LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Drug Free Sport LLC, within HIWU, seeks a Legal Specialist to support the General Counsel and staff attorneys across litigation, contract management, and compliance activities. The role requires organization, discretion, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include maintaining contracts, monitoring regulatory compliance with HISA, coordinating with the HISA Portal, and assisting with investigations and legal operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in a legal, paralegal, legal operations, compliance, or related professional environment.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; paralegal certification is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and research abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other business technology platforms.
• Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements, including background checks and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Support HIWU General Counsel and staff attorneys with all aspects of HIWU’s legal function, including litigation.
• Manage HIWU contracts and agreements, including tracking, organization, execution, and record retention.
• Monitor HIWU compliance with HISA, applicable regulations, internal policies, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with HISA and enter decisions into the HISA Portal.
• Compile and maintain quarterly and annual statistics for public reporting.
• Assist attorneys with administration and prosecution of matters under HISA's Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program.
• Draft and distribute legal correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Administer HIWU's results management program and maintain related records.
• Coordinate legal department meetings, virtual hearings, and arbitrator training activities.
• Process and track invoices for the HIWU legal department.
• Travel periodically to Kansas City, MO, and occasional international travel.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Drug Free Sport LLC, within HIWU, seeks a Legal Specialist to support the General Counsel and staff attorneys across litigation, contract management, and compliance activities. The role requires organization, discretion, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include maintaining contracts, monitoring regulatory compliance with HISA, coordinating with the HISA Portal, and assisting with investigations and legal operations.