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Sr Manager / Director, Legal Operations

Nex
Location
San Jose, California or Remote
Posted
16 days ago
Department
CEO Office
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5-7+ years of experience in legal operations, corporate/contracts paralegal work, or a similar operational role
  • Hands-on experience administering a CLM or similar workflow system (Ironclad, SpotDraft, DocuSign CLM, or comparable)
  • Experience supporting corporate governance at a private company, ideally including multi-entity or international structures
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent judgment, discretion, and comfort handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills
Nice to have
  • Experience in consumer hardware, consumer electronics, gaming, or toy/kids' products
  • Familiarity with retail and distribution contracting, brand/IP licensing agreements, or international expansion and entity setup
  • Experience supporting a fundraise, board of directors, or investor reporting cadence at a venture-backed company
  • Notary Public commission (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Exposure to privacy or children's data compliance frameworks (e.g., COPPA)
What the job really is

The Sr Manager / Director of Legal Operations at Nex Playground will be responsible for establishing and managing the legal operations infrastructure, including implementing a contract lifecycle management system and overseeing corporate governance. This role involves both strategic building and hands-on tasks such as triaging legal requests, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance across international entities. The position requires collaboration with the General Counsel and various business leaders to streamline legal processes and support the company's growth.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Flexible working hours and vacation policy
  • Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth
  • Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the company's technology stack or legal tools beyond CLM systems mentioned
  • Role may involve a high volume of administrative tasks alongside strategic responsibilities
  • First dedicated legal operations hire, which may mean establishing processes from scratch
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