Legal Operations & Compliance Specialist

NextGenEnergyJobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

FSA/HSA options

PTO

Job summary

Brightcore Energy is seeking a Legal Operations & Compliance Specialist to own the department's systems, records, and recurring compliance workflows, ensuring efficient operations.

The role requires 3+ years in a corporate legal, law firm, or compliance setting, plus strong MS Office and contract-management familiarity. Hybrid schedule in New York with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or compliance function.
• Working knowledge of corporate governance and multi-state compliance.
• Experience with legal contracts and contract obligation trackers, templates, and negotiation playbooks.
• Familiarity with corporate insurance concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint), workflow/matter-management tools (e.g., Monday.com), AI tools; CRM integration a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Office presence required at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Legal department's systems, records, and recurring compliance workflows.
• Support the legal function to run efficiently with accurate documentation and governance.

Skills

Notary Public

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Monday.com

HubSpot

Contract management tools

Job description

Legal Operations & Compliance Specialist

This role supports Brightcore's Legal function by owning the systems, records, and recurring compliance workflows that keep the department running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• (Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)
• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or compliance function, in a paralegal, legal operations, or compliance capacity.
• Working knowledge of corporate governance and multi-state compliance.
• Experience working with legal contracts, and maintaining contract obligation trackers, template libraries, and negotiation playbooks.
• Familiarity with corporate insurance concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint), workflow/matter-management tools such as Monday.com, AI tools (foundation LLMs and specialty contract tools); experience with CRM integration (e.g., HubSpot) a plus.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, prioritization and work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Courteous, responsible, self-driven and flexible team player.
• Ability to handle confidential and privileged information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Experience supporting a construction, energy, real estate, or multi-entity/multi-state organization strongly preferred.
• Notary Public commission, or willingness to obtain one, preferred.
• Office presence required at least three (3) days per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with final approval by direct supervisor.
• Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• PTO
• Financial Wellness Benefits
• Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services
• Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.