About the Legal Operations Manager Position: 

The main purpose of the Legal Operations Manager is to manage and own Stord’s contract process alongside Stord Legal and further develop the use of Stord’s CLM (Ironclad). This includes managing the contracting process, tracking contracts, coordinating signatures, archiving documents, and assisting with legal requests. This position will play an integral role in Stord’s goal of reducing friction in contracting to get deals done quickly while ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. This person will collaborate with stakeholders across the company to maintain and improve Stord’s contract management process and tools. This person understands how to translate business objectives into legal processes in support of the business. We are looking for a self-starter who can own and improve contracting processes and tools with a strong attention to detail. 

Preference for candidates located in GA, TN, TX, CO, CA, NJ, FL, AL, NY, MI, MN, OR, IL, OH, and IN

What You'll Do:

• Partner with legal and business stakeholders to review, negotiate, and execute contracts
• Serve as a knowledge source for guiding business stakeholders through the contracting process, including through Stord’s contract management software, Ironclad
• Identify opportunities to improve the contract management process to drive operational efficiencies and standardization throughout Stord
• Track the status of all Stord contracts from inception to signature with a data-driven approach
• Manage and improve Stord’s contract processes and contract workflows via Ironclad
• Collect, maintain, and monitor contracts, approvals, and signatures 
• Maintain and manage contract templates, playbooks and training materials 
• Develop and track key legal KPIs and provide reporting on each
• Address internal inquiries regarding contractual questions, obligations, and compliance
• Create contracts and letters from templates and manage the template library 

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, required (Law degree not required, but a JD or an MBA is a plus)
• 2-4 years of contract management experience, required
• Experience building contract processes, required 
• Experience working in Ironclad or in legal operations, required
• Logistics experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a fast-past environment