Legal Operations and Contracts Lead

Summary

Join 1848 Ventures as the Legal Operations & Contracts Lead and become the central hub for managing contracts, assessing risks, and optimizing legal workflows across a portfolio of ventures. You will review, negotiate, and redline contracts, ensuring alignment with business needs and mitigating risk. This role involves liaising between 1848 Ventures, Westfield’s legal team, and external counsel. You will create legal templates, improve contract management systems, and enhance legal compliance. The position offers a remote or hybrid work environment with occasional travel. A competitive salary, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Requirements

• Have a strong background in contract review, risk assessment, and legal process management
• Possess a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in legal documentation
• Anticipate legal challenges before they arise and develop proactive solutions to mitigate risk and enhance business agility
• Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, translating legal concepts into practical business solutions
• Thrive on optimizing legal workflows, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, and implementing best practices in contract and risk management

Responsibilities

• Review, redline, and provide contract recommendations, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and SaaS customer agreements
• Facilitate contract negotiations and approvals, ensuring alignment with internal teams and legal advisors
• Support due diligence and legal documentation for new venture initiatives
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts meet business needs while protecting 1848 Ventures’ interests
• Serve as the primary point of contact between 1848 Ventures, Westfield’s legal team, and external law firms
• Track legal requests and ensure timely responses from external counsel to avoid bottlenecks in our business operations
• Develop legal templates and playbooks to streamline contract processes across our portfolio of companies
• Evaluate legal and regulatory risks associated with our venture-building activities and provide strategic guidance to mitigate exposure
• Develop and maintain a risk assessment framework for contracts and partnerships
• Optimize contract management workflows, implementing technology solutions to enhance efficiencies in document tracking, version control, and legal review turnaround times
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including entity formation, compliance filings, and maintaining legal records
• Maintain a centralized legal repository for all agreements, ensuring accessibility and organization
• Stay current on legal developments impacting startups, SaaS businesses, and venture studios

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work closely with legal experts, business leaders, and innovative startups in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Remote or hybrid work environment