Legal Operations Program Manager

Dish Network Corporation; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health perks

401(k) Plan with company match

ESPP

Job summary

EchoStar is seeking a Legal Operations Program Manager to lead day-to-day operations within the Legal Department. The role focuses on administering legal systems, organizing data, and enabling AI tools to streamline workflows across HR and IT.

The position requires 5+ years in legal operations or a related program, with strong analytical, project management, and communication skills. In-person interviews are required, and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years in legal operations, compliance, or related program management.
• Experience with document management, e-billing, and contract management tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer legal technology platforms including e-billing and contract management.
• Create dashboards and metrics to track compliance performance.
• Organize legal data and records for accessibility across the department.
• Drive AI adoption and process improvements across HR and IT teams.

Skills

AI literacy

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and oral communication

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Document management systems

E-billing tools

Contract management software

Job description

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Department Summary

Our legal teams support the innovators driving the growth and success of EchoStar and its subsidiaries. From identifying and supporting a variety of corporate legal matters to negotiating the industry’s evolving legal landscape, our corporate counselors bring their own kind of invention to effect positive change across the company.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

The Legal Operations Program Manager supports day-to-day operations and compliance initiatives within the Legal Department. This role drives operational excellence by administering legal systems, organizing data, and enabling the adoption of AI tools. Key efforts focus on streamlining workflows across cross-functional teams like HR and IT to enhance service quality and departmental effectiveness.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Administer legal technology platforms, including e-billing, contract management, document management systems, and AI tools
• Maintain the review process for AI in employment compliance by managing initial submission evaluations
• Structure and organize legal records to improve data accessibility across the department
• Generate dashboards and metrics tracking compliance performance to drive data-based decision-making
• Coordinate vendor management activities, tracking performance, supporting contract renewals, and managing records
• Implement process improvements and knowledge governance frameworks that support AI adoption and team efficiency

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)

• AI literacy and application, specifically familiarity with emerging legal-specific AI tools and technology trends
• Strong analytical ability to interpret complex data and compile actionable reports
• Project management expertise to handle multiple initiatives and consistently meet overlapping deadlines
• Cross-functional collaboration skills to partner with IT and HR teams during system implementation
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills paired with a strong reputation for integrity and ethics
• High detail orientation and a strong bias for action in executing operational workflows

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in an in-house legal team, compliance department, or large law firm
• Professional certifications such as IAPP privacy, PMP, or compliance certifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years of experience in legal operations, compliance, or a related program management role
• Required Technical Skills:
  • Document management systems
  • E-billing tools
  • Contract management software

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $83,950.00/Year - $119,900.00/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please [e-mail] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

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