Legal Operations Manager

Summary

Join Rithum™, a leading commerce network, as a Legal Operations Manager. You will manage contract workflows, support compliance, and drive process improvements. This role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, excellent communication and analytical skills, and proficiency in various software. Preferred qualifications include a related degree and e-commerce industry experience. Rithum offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, generous PTO, parental leave, and various other perks. The role involves collaboration with legal teams and cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally with both a law firm and an in-house corporate legal team, supporting contracts management and corporate administration
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills, including contract negotiation, and the ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
• Resourceful, inquisitive, and driven to learn new skills with a strong desire to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company's business
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and high attention to detail
• A team player with superior interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a sense of humor who works effectively in a collaborative environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Slack, SharePoint, Salesforce and DocuSign, with experience using CLM systems

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the workflow for various contract documents, including NDAs, procurement agreements, client agreements, and renewal forms for our technology offerings to meet company objectives
• Provide contracting support for the in-house procurement team by leading or assisting with specific requests in collaboration with the legal team
• Assist with improving and managing agreement templates, policies, and processes to address recurring business needs
• Help drive process improvements and support our contracts lifecycle management (CLM) linitiatives and updates
• Oversee insurance policy applications, renewals, questionnaires, insurance certificate requests, and related processes
• Assist with bankruptcy proofs of claim and submissions and provide administrative litigation support for client disputes as needed
• Support in-house counsel on data security and privacy matters, working cross-functionally with the information security team to document and respond to data deletion and correction requests and manage related processes
• Prepare, review, and manage annual reports, Secretary of State filings and document orders, required notice letters, certifications, information requests, and administrative filings, including tracking and calendaring compliance-related deadlines
• Act as a liaison between internal and external clients to efficiently drive the contract review and approval process and provide project management support for various ad hoc data collection projects as needed
• Support transactional business development initiatives
• Perform various other projects and duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in a related field, such as paralegal studies, legal studies, business administration, or a similar discipline
• Related experience in the e-commerce industry

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1
• A 6% 401(k) match
• Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and a paid volunteer day
• 12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance
• Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans
• Life insurance 2x salary
• Access to the Calm app, MoveSpring, and Employee Assistance Program
• Remote work stipend for internet, cell phone, office furniture and supplies
• Culture and team-building activities
• Tuition assistance
• Career development opportunities
• Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year