Legal Operations Leader / Commercial Contracts Attorney (In-House, Remote, Permanent)

Latitude; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude is seeking a Legal Operations Leader to drive transformation in a dynamic legal environment. This remote role offers the opportunity to partner with the General Counsel, elevate contract lifecycle management, and lead talented legal professionals, with a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous Leave Policies

Qualifications

• 7+ years as an attorney focusing on commercial contracts.
• Experience managing legal operations and contract management tools.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract lifecycle management and legal operations initiatives.
• Manage a team of attorneys and optimize legal functions.

Skills

Legal Operations Leadership

Commercial Contracts Negotiation

Contract Management Software

Team Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Contract Management Technologies

SharePoint

Job description

Legal Operations Leader / Commercial Contracts Attorney (In-House, Remote, Permanent)

Minneapolis (MN)

Remote

USD 185,000 - 215,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Operations Leader to drive transformation in a dynamic legal environment. This fully remote role offers an exciting opportunity to partner with the General Counsel, elevate contract lifecycle management, and lead a talented team of legal professionals. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in legal operations and commercial contracts, with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits. If you're ready to make a difference in the legal field, this role is for you.

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous Leave Policies

Qualifications

• 7+ years as an attorney focusing on commercial contracts.
• Experience in managing legal operations and contract management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract lifecycle management and legal operations initiatives.
• Manage a team of attorneys and optimize legal functions.

Skills

Legal Operations Leadership

Commercial Contracts Negotiation

Contract Management Software

Team Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Contract Management Technologies

SharePoint

Legal Operations Leader / Commercial Contracts Attorney (In-House, Remote, Permanent)

Office Option: Remote

Profession: Legal Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Practice Area: Commercial Contracts

Legal Operations Leader / Commercial Contracts Attorney (In-House, Remote, Permanent)

Latitude has an exciting opportunity for an experienced attorney who is a legal operations leader with a solid background in commercial contracts to join a global and dynamic organization. If you're a strategic thinker who thrives on optimizing systems, leading teams, and building efficient legal functions — this role is for you.

In this fully remote role, you’ll partner with the General Counsel to elevate contract lifecycle management, lead a team of attorneys and legal ops professionals, and drive key legal operations initiatives. You'll develop and drive strategic legal operations projects that align with business goals and shape the way the legal team supports the businesses. If you're ready to lead a transformation in a dynamic legal environment — let’s connect.

Requirements for the Legal Operations Leader / Commercial Contracts Attorney (In-House, Remote, Permanent):

• Significant experience in a legal operations leadership role, preferably as the head of legal operations for a corporate legal department of a global company
• 7+ years of experience as an attorney with a focus on drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and corporate matters
• Experience directly managing and implementing contract management software and legal technology resources and tools
• Deep understanding of available contract management technologies and skilled in using key management software, including entity management, billing, matter management, SharePoint, among others
• Experience directly managing a team of attorneys and legal operations professionals
• Excellent communication, organization and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and proficient in PowerPoint
• A strong foundation in commercial contracts and general corporate matters
• Proven ability to manage teams, tools, and legal technology
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with strong communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing in the state of residence (or eligible for in-house exemption)

Position Details for the Legal Operations Leader / Commercial Contracts Attorney (In-House, Remote, Permanent):

• Type of Role: Permanent
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Remote

Compensation:

• Pay: The salary for this position ranges from $185,000 - $215,000. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, and market supply/demand.
• Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.

Confidentiality: Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude: Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments: Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries.

Permanent Positions: Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base.

FAQ:

• Q: What other legal jobs do you have? A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/ .
• Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position? A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested.
• Q: How can I reduce the risk of missing Latitude’s email inviting me to interview for this position? A: Please safe-list Latitude’s URL domain name (latitudelegal.com) in your spam filter.

Thank you for your interest in Latitude!

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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