Legal Staff Legal Administrator in Chicago, IL

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In-House

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Legal Administrator in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Operations and Technology Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

Legal Technology Strategy and Management:
- Oversee the management, enhancement, and scaling of the Contract Management solution, Ironclad.
- Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to develop a product roadmap for Ironclad, establishing long-range strategic plans.
- Research, evaluate, and implement legal technology solutions to streamline workflows and improve productivity.
- Translate business needs into functional requirements, ensuring solutions are user-focused and scalable.
- Support budget planning for legal operations and technology initiatives, including forecasting costs, evaluating ROI, and identifying areas for efficiency.
- Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to integrate legal technology solutions with existing systems and platforms.
- Provide training and support to Legal Studio team members and relevant internal stakeholders on the effective use of technology tools and platforms.
- Monitor emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends, and recommend strategic responses or adjustments as needed.
- Serve as a subject matter specialist on legal technology trends and solutions, providing insights and guidance to the Legal Studio team and key stakeholders.

Legal Operations:
- Implement best practices to optimize workflows, improve service delivery, and enhance collaboration across the Legal Studio.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains, and lead initiatives to implement changes.
- Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within the Legal Studio, encouraging team members to explore and leverage new technologies and tools to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Collaborate with external partners, such as legal tech vendors, consultants, and industry organizations, to stay informed about emerging technologies and opportunities for collaboration or partnership.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends, developments, and best practices in legal operations and technology through continuous learning, participation in industry events, and engagement with professional networks.

Data Management and Analytics:
- Utilize data analytics to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Support compliance efforts by helping ensure legal data is managed in line with privacy, security, and retention standards.

Vendor Management:
- Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, including legal technology vendors and consultants.

Change Management and Adoption:
- Lead change management initiatives to foster adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies within the Legal Studio.
- Provide guidance and support to Legal Studio team members during periods of organizational change or technology implementation.
- Establish structured feedback loops with Legal Studio users to evaluate tool effectiveness and continuously refine processes.

Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 3-5 years of experience in Legal Technology and Operations in a legal department or as a Product Manager for a Contract Management System.
- Experience implementing a Contract Management System.
- 1+ years’ experience with Ironclad is a plus.
- Strong track record of owning end-to-end initiatives.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with experience using analytics tools and platforms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Information:
- If the position is filled in Los Angeles, the base salary is estimated to be between $100k-$110k plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience.
- If the position is filled in Chicago, the base salary is estimated to be between $95k-$105k plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience.

Jun 20, 2025
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