Legal Operations

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Required
• 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)
• Preferred
• Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
• Familiarity with federal government contracting, procurement compliance, or export controls
• Legal or paralegal training (JD, LLM, or paralegal certification) is a plus but not required
• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory frameworks applicable to the defense industry (e.g., DFARS, CMMC, FARS)
• What You’ll Bring
• 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

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing and walking within the office.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).

_This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.