Strategic Legal Operations & Contracts Lead

Demant; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Supplemental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

HSA/FSA

Commuter benefits

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Demant seeks a Legal Operations Administrator to streamline the legal function through budgeting, project management, process improvement, vendor management, and technology implementation in the United States. The role includes managing the contract management system and coordinating with Legal, Compliance, Business, and Finance teams to draft, review, negotiate, execute, and renew agreements.

You will support governance, performance metrics, and risk management while driving efficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 1–3 years in contract, legal operations, or procurement
• Experience with legal processes, technology, and vendor management
• Proactive, innovative, and collaborative approach to contract management
• Ability to work independently with stakeholders and coordinate multiple transactions
• Prioritization and deadline discipline in fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with legal technology solutions (e-billing, doc mgmt, contract mgmt)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes to streamline legal operations
• Oversee the legal department budget and financial forecasting
• Manage outside counsel relationships and legal vendors
• Maintain corporate governance documentation aligning with global teams
• Lead and manage legal projects from inception to completion
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support company initiatives and legal compliance
• Identify and implement technology solutions to improve department efficiency
• Manage document management, e-billing, contract management, and AI tool usage
• Develop and maintain metrics and KPIs for department performance
• Prepare reports on activities, trends, and performance for senior management
• Continuously assess and improve legal processes and workflows
• Assist with drafting and negotiating agreements to advance business relationships
• Coordinate contracting and budgeting matters with Legal, Compliance, Business, and Finance
• Provide approved contract templates and assist with contract needs
• Finalize agreements for execution and track renewal/termination dates
• Assist with storage and management of all final agreements for continuity of business
• Perform miscellaneous contracts-related tasks as directed by manager
• Support compliance initiatives and mitigate legal risks

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Vendor management

Project management

Technology proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract management software

Document management systems

AI tools

Job description

Demant seeks a Legal Operations Administrator to streamline the legal function through budgeting, project management, process improvement, vendor management, and technology implementation in the United States. The role includes managing the contract management system and coordinating with Legal, Compliance, Business, and Finance teams to draft, review, negotiate, execute, and renew agreements.

You will support governance, performance metrics, and risk management while driving efficiency with