Contracts and Legal Operations Manager

Clean Air Task Force

. Manage the administrative lifecycle of contracts and grants, including intake, approval routing, signature coordination, executed-document management, payment-release documentation, and tracking .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the administrative lifecycle of contracts and grants, ensuring compliance with legal and operational standards. Proficient in developing training materials and improving workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

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Contract ManagementDocument Management SystemsCompliance MonitoringWorkflow ImprovementLegal Research

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Hard Skills

Contract Lifecycle ManagementGrant ManagementDocument DraftingRecordkeepingData Privacy ProcessesCompliance WorkflowsVendor Agreement PreparationLegal Document ReviewOperational Guidance DevelopmentResearch and Analysis

Soft Skills

Professional JudgmentProblem SolvingClear CommunicationCollaborationTraining Development

Tools & Technologies

Document Management SystemsCompliance Tracking ToolsTrademark Tracking SystemsRegistered Agent Portals

Industry Keywords

ComplianceLegal Intake ProcessesOperational EfficiencyVendor ReviewsElectoral Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the administrative lifecycle of contracts and grants, including intake, approval routing, signature coordination, executed-document management, payment-release documentation, and tracking
Serve as a resource to program staff, resolve routine issues, draft standard vendor agreements and grant documents, and escalate complex legal questions to the General Counsel
Manage administrative support for lobbying and electoral compliance
Monitor registered agent portals for new issues or filings
Maintain accurate compliance-related information and records
Support data privacy work by carrying out established data-vetting processes during vendor reviews and identifying issues for General Counsel review
Develop and lead training and office hours on legal intake processes and compliance workflows
Prepare guidance, materials, and presentations
Improve workflows and operational efficiency
Support system implementations and updates
Help manage contract and document management systems, including reporting and tracking
Support updates to contract templates, organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines
Maintain organized legal files
Manage the internal trademark tracker, including application statuses, renewal deadlines, and office actions
Conduct legal, industry, and historical research
Monitor relevant legal cases and developments
Provide additional administrative support to the General Counsel as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated ability to manage contracts, grants, or comparable document-based workflows from intake through approval, execution, recordkeeping, and follow-up
Experience drafting or preparing standard agreements, contracts, grants, or similar documents using established templates and guidance
Ability to exercise professional judgment, resolve routine issues independently, and recognize when legal or compliance matters require escalation
Experience maintaining accurate records, trackers, document management systems, or similar operational systems
Ability to work directly with colleagues across different functions and explain processes, requirements, and next steps clearly
Experience developing or improving workflows, procedures, training materials, or operational guidance
Ability to conduct research, organize findings, and monitor ongoing developments relevant to legal or compliance work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
CATF pays 80% of medical premiums for eligible employees
CATF pays 100% of dental premiums for eligible employees
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match of up to 5% of gross annual salary
25 working days of vacation per year for full-time employees
Paid sick leave
U.S. holidays
One flex day in December
Employer-paid basic life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Home-office setup support
Monthly internet stipend
Additional health, wellness, and voluntary benefit resources
Remote work