Senior Manager, Legal Operations

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Legal Operations will provide strategic leadership for the company’s legal operations function, focusing on optimizing processes and driving organizational efficiency. This role oversees those providing legal assistance to lawyers and attorneys in executing legal transactions, and securing, preparing, drafting, and processing legal documents at a more senior level. Working closely with executive leadership and Finance, the Senior Manager will define the operational roadmap for the legal department as the company scales.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven track record of managing high-performing teams and implementing scalable legal technologies and workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Entity Management

Direct corporate governance processes, including the maintenance of corporate records and governance documentation

Oversee and prepare the distribution of Board of Directors and committee meeting materials, resolutions, and related governance documentation

Coordinate Board and committee meeting logistics and documentation

Manage corporate entity structures and subsidiary records across domestic and international jurisdictions

Maintain corporate capitalization records and assist with equity administration coordination

Lead the legal operations teams, including performance management, coaching, and professional development initiatives

Securities & Public Company Compliance

Assist with preparation and filing of public company reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K

Support development and maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures

Coordinate with Finance and external counsel on securities law compliance matters

Maintain documentation related to insider trading policies and reporting requirements

Strategic Transactions & Corporate Projects

Support legal aspects of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, financings, and strategic partnerships

Assist with due diligence coordination and document management

Maintain transaction documentation and closing records

Legal Operations & Contract Support

Direct contract lifecycle management and legal documentation workflows to improve turnaround times

Manage legal department records, document management systems, and legal technology implementations

Assist with contract template management and workflow processes

Identify and implement process improvements and strategic planning for long-term department scalability

Coordinate signatures and approvals through electronic signature platforms

Compliance & Cross-Functional Support

Assist with development and maintenance of corporate policies and compliance programs

Partner with Finance, HR, and other teams to support governance and compliance initiatives

Track regulatory filings, deadlines, and corporate reporting requirements

Qualifications

10+ years of legal operations or paralegal experience, with significant time in leadership capacity

Proven experience in a management role overseeing legal operations teams and complex workflows

Experience supporting corporate governance and securities compliance preferred

Experience at a public company or late-stage pre-IPO company strongly preferred

Prior law firm or in-house legal department experience

Strong knowledge of corporate governance processes and entity management

Experience supporting Board and committee meetings

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Technical Skills

Entity management platforms (e.g., Carta, Shareworks, or similar)

Document management systems

Electronic signature tools (e.g., DocuSign)

Microsoft Office and legal workflow tools

Leadership Profile

Strategic decision-maker with the ability to translate legal needs into operational solutions

Proven people leader focused on team development, mentorship, and performance excellence

Strong organizational influence with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment across Legal, Finance, and HR

High level of professionalism and discretion

This is a fully remote role with the option to work hybrid if a commutable distance from our Salem, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Fremont, CA offices.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$145,000—$227,000 USD