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Legal and Contracts Operations Manager

Striveworks
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Company Resources
Salary
$115,000–$155,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3–7 years of professional experience in a corporate legal department or with a technology company or defense contractor focusing on legal operations, paralegal duties, or contract management
  • Direct experience executing initial document triage and comprehensive review of commercial and public sector agreements
  • Experience handling basic agreement term negotiations directly with counterparties
  • Proficiency analyzing, logging, and tracking Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS clauses
  • Experience implementing or administering process improvements for contract life cycle management
Nice to have
  • A formal Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or a Certified Legal Operations Professional (CLOP) designation
  • Tech sector fluency, specifically with reviewing software licensing frameworks, End User License Agreements (EULAs), and third-party AI tool usage terms
  • Experience with export control frameworks, such as tracking Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or managing export compliance gates
  • Baseline administrative exposure to patent processing
  • Experience with employment law
What the job really is

The Legal and Contracts Operations Manager at Striveworks will oversee the execution life cycle for legal operations, public sector contracts, and federal compliance. This role involves managing various agreements, translating complex legal requirements into actionable instructions, and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure efficient operations. The manager will also maintain databases and optimize workflows to support the company's growth.

Benefits
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Voluntary life, long-term disability, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • HSA and FSA (including dependent care FSA) plans
  • 401(k) plan
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid parental leave
Things to weigh
  • Position is hybrid/on site in Austin, TX
  • No mention of specific tools or software used in legal operations
  • Compensation range provided, but no details on equity or bonuses beyond 'competitive'
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