Legal Operations, Saronic

• 3+ years of experience in legal operations, legal tech, compliance, or similar role—preferably within a technology or defense environment
• Strong understanding of legal process design, workflow optimization, and legal technology
• Proven experience deploying tools such as CLM platforms, issue tracking systems, or contract automation
• Strong project management skills and a track record of driving cross-functional initiatives to completion
• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory frameworks applicable to the defense industry (e.g., DFARS, CMMC, FARS)
• A proactive, tech-forward mindset and passion for using systems to drive efficiency and reduce risk
• A structured, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and a talent for simplifying complexity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A high level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive legal and business information

Desirable

• As a Legal Operations team member, you will play a key role in shaping and scaling the legal function.
• You’ll be responsible for implementing legal technologies, establishing operational processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
• You will be a key asset in building the legal team and overseeing the connective tissue between legal, finance, engineering, compliance, and executive teams—ensuring the legal department operates as a strategic enabler of growth and risk management
• Legal Technology & Systems
• Identify, implement, and manage legal technology tools (e.g., contract lifecycle management, eBilling, document management, entity management)
• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for legal KPIs, including contract turnaround times, compliance metrics, and spend tracking
• Streamline workflows and documentation using automation tools and collaboration platforms
• Operational Excellence
• Build and optimize scalable processes for key legal workflows, including contract intake, NDAs, vendor onboarding, and IP management
• Establish and maintain templates, playbooks, SOPs, and knowledge management systems
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to align legal processes with business priorities and ensure timely legal engagement
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Partner with internal stakeholders (engineering, HR, IT) to ensure legal requirements are integrated into daily operations
• Assist in internal audits, due diligence preparation, and regulatory inquiries and required filings with local and state governments
• Vendor and Outside Counsel Management
• Manage budgets, track legal spend, and support efficient engagement with external counsel