Legal Operations Specialist

Come help us herd cats! We are growing fast. The business is doing new things and our teams need sound procurement and contracts guidance integrated into their decisionmaking processes.

We need someone rooted in his/her understanding of the legal operations process who can creatively help address the issues that confront a growing tech company. And yes we are a tech company not just a crafting or sbook company. Cricuts Global Legal Operations Department is growing and looking for a highperforming Legal Operations Specialist to join our team.

In this role you will report to our Director of Global Legal Operations. You will assume a wide range of responsibilities all of which will require critical thinking innovation and integrity. We are looking for someone with impeccable attention to detail high energy strong project management skills and a positive attitude.

The primary functions of this position center around all things Legal Operations contracts spend vendor due diligence as well as alignment with procurement and often serving as the main conduit between the Legal Team and all other internal business partners.

The position will require a quick learner who is willing to get in take ownership of distinct processes and do anything necessary to best support the various needs of our key internal business partners. 

Key responsibilities include 

Contract Management 

• Manage Contract Review Requests for many types of contracts and agreements including NDAs and buyside (vendors contractors and services).
• Escalate requests to the greater Legal department. 
• Coordinate contract and document signatures using companys preferred electronic signature software
• Generate Reports for contract sponsors upon request; generate monthly tracking reports and chart
• Monitor and followup on contract autorenewals expirations and other key milestones
• Draft contract amendments using company boilerplates 
• Provide flyby CLM assistance to crossfunctional business partners 

Procurement/Vendor Management 

• Kickoff and monitor Purchase Order (PO) submissions within company system
• Assist crossfunctional business partners through the PO process serving as a designated point of contact for most POrelated inquiries including PO status and current balances 
• Assist with Vendor Due Diligence as requested 
• Other support as requested 

Administrative Tasks 

• Monitor system workflows access and inbox 
• Other support as requested 

Other Responsibilities / Areas for Growth 

• Dont be a jerk. Be competent. Be unquestionably ethical. Have a sense of humor. Have humility. Work hard. 
• Identify opportunities to improve processes share best practices and improve efficiency within the Legal departments organizational structure systems and technologies. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships within the Legal department and with crossfunctional departments 

Qualifications :

• 12 years of experience in the area of Legal Operations or Contract Management in a corporate environment
• Previous relationship management experience a plus
• Previous project management experience a plus
• Bachelors Degree (or its equivalent) with strong academic record
• Ability to set priorities be flexible handle multiple tasks and to track and follow up on projects
• Detailoriented meticulous and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills while working collaboratively in a team environment with all levels of the company
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision shift focus adapt to changing priorities maintain patience in high pressure situations and take initiative where appropriate
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with a Contract Lifecycle Management system preferred (e.g. SAP CLM Apttus Conga or the like)
• Experience with electronic signature software preferred (e.g. DocuSign EchoSign)

Personal attributes:

• Positive attitude and ability to work in a fastpaced highoutput team oriented practical environment
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company
• Courteous flexible highly organized competent reliable proactive and uses independent judgment
• Committed to his or her personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action
• Open and honest in communications with all stakeholders legal and contracts colleagues management customers and others
• Must manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity
• A good sense of humor and willingness to assist others no matter how small the task

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform jobrelated tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 

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Cricut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent onsuccessfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire.Cricut participates in EVerify. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime