Legal Operations Specialist

In this role, you will: 

• Serve as the legal operations lead for PFS, working under the supervision of and closely with the General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer to support management and oversight of all subsidiary governance, compliance, and risk management processes. 
• Assist in the review, development, and implementation of legal and operational policies that align with federal contracting requirements, corporate governance best practices, and business objectives. 
• Research and support optimization of PFS contract lifecycle management (CLM) and other business processes, ensuring efficient tracking, negotiation, and execution of PFS contracts and subcontracts in alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements. 
• Assist in developing metrics, setting up monitoring elements, and management of internal legal and compliance systems and processes, including document retention, policy updates, and reporting workflows. 
• Work cross-functionally with Progress and PFS finance, HR, security, and operations teams to ensure legal and regulatory alignment across all aspects of the subsidiary’s operations. 
• Support regulatory audits, contract compliance reviews, and reporting obligations under federal contracting laws and regulations. 
• Identify opportunities for process automation and operational improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk. 
• Assist with various PFS corporate secretarial tasks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business teams, providing guidance on risk mitigation, compliance best practices, and contractual obligations.

Your background: 

• 2-4 years’ experience in legal operations within a government contracting environment, preferably in the software or technology industry.
• Experience and demonstrable ability to implement and improve legal and compliance processes, policies, and systems.
• Understanding of and/or experience with federal contracting regulations, subsidiary governance, and legal operations best practices.
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Prior experience managing contract workflows, compliance programs, and subsidiary governance matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of AI productivity tools.

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.   

What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:  

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance. 
• Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
• Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.