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Legal & Business Operations Associate
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Compensation: $85,000 – $93,000 per year (DOE)
Status: Full-Time, In-Office (Hybrid eligibility after 6 months)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Legal & Business Operations Associate to serve as a strategic right-hand to our General Counsel (GC) and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Why Join Us?
- Established Roots: Join a stable, flourishing company with five decades of steady growth.
- Professional Culture: We value a professional and respectful workplace where expectations are clear, communication is straightforward, and work is approached with realistic expectations and a focus on quality. We are collaborative and supportive, but maintain appropriate boundaries between work and personal life.
- Modern Workplace: The role is initially in-office for a minimum of six months to support onboarding and integration, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule thereafter.
- Autonomy & Growth: This is a newly created position. We want a proactive professional who will help define the role, refine processes, and grow alongside our executive team.
The role will provide high-level administrative support to the GC and COO.
Legal Operations:
- Manage the lifecycle of legal documents, including drafting, reviewing, tracking, and filing contracts and agreements.
- Serve as the initial reviewer by gathering relevant information, organizing supporting materials, and distilling key issues for the General Counsel.
- As the role develops, and as institutional knowledge grows, the level of autonomy and authority in executing tasks and managing workflows will expand accordingly.
Business Operations:
- Compiling and analyzing data related to our portfolio performance and operational efficiency.
- Assist in the development of new reporting structures and special projects.
- Oversee the tracking of documents and project deliverables, coordinating across departments to support execution and timely completion.
We are seeking a candidate with 5 years of legal or executive administrative support experience. The ideal individual is tech-savvy, particularly with Excel, highly detail-oriented, proactive in approach, and able to exercise sound discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
Benefits include a Medical PPO health plan, a dental plan, a 401(k) plan, life insurance options, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Salary : $85,000 - $93,000