Legal Operations Manager

Summary

Join Deel, a rapidly growing SaaS company transforming the global talent landscape, as a Legal Project Manager. You will manage and support legal projects across commercial, employment, and corporate law. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legal agreements, developing learning materials, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting compliance initiatives, and building partnerships with external firms. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in law or finance, 5+ years of operational experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. Deel offers competitive pay, stock grant opportunities, flexible remote work, and additional perks and benefits. The company values diversity and inclusion and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in law / financial or accounting
• 5+ years experience in a operational setting
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge and interest in corporate, employment, and/or commercial law
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow professionally
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Advanced Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Manage and support legal projects across commercial, employment, and corporate law matters
• Lead and assist in drafting and reviewing legal agreements, including client and vendor contracts
• Develop learning and knowledge materials for the legal team and other departments to promote knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, support, business development, IT, and finance) on legal matters and lead cross-functional projects
• Support internal compliance initiatives and ensure legal alignment across the organization
• Build and maintain partnerships with law firms, accounting firms, insurance funds, and other relevant partners

Preferred Qualifications

Fluent in English; other European or Asian languages are a plus

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access