Legal Operations Manager

T45 Labs

. Manage the contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting from approved templates, redlining, negotiation within approved guidelines, approval routing, execution, and renewal tracking .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract lifecycle management, including negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements, while ensuring compliance with corporate governance and equity administration. Proficient in managing legal operations and maintaining corporate records, with a strong focus on confidentiality and clear communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract Lifecycle ManagementNegotiation of Commercial AgreementsCorporate Governance KnowledgeExperience with CartaParalegal Certificate or Contract Management Credential

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingRedliningApproval RoutingVendor Agreement ManagementClinical Trial Agreements CoordinationEquity AdministrationIntellectual Property TrackingRegulatory Documentation ManagementBudget ReportingLegal Spend Management

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationDiscretion with Confidential InformationClear Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

CartaContract Lifecycle Management PlatformElectronic Signature Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificateNCMA CCCMWorldCC Certification

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesMedtechVenture-Backed CompanyFDA-Regulated EnvironmentsClinical Trial Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting from approved templates, redlining, negotiation within approved guidelines, approval routing, execution, and renewal tracking
Negotiate and manage vendor, consulting, nondisclosure, software, supply, and services agreements within established authority
Coordinate clinical trial agreements, site budgets, and CRO contracts with Clinical Affairs and outside counsel
Build and maintain contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, and a signature authority matrix
Escalate non-standard terms and material risk issues to outside counsel with clear summaries and proposed next steps
Maintain corporate records, including board and committee minutes, consents, bylaws, and entity records
Prepare board meeting materials and coordinate the quarterly board meeting cycle
Administer equity documentation in Carta, including option grant approvals, board consents, and 409A records, in partnership with Finance and HR
Coordinate data rooms, diligence requests, and closing checklists for financing transactions
Manage outside counsel engagements, legal spend, and budget-to-actual reporting
Implement and administer a scalable contract management system
Track intellectual property matters with patent counsel, including filings, deadlines, and invention disclosures
Coordinate policy records, employment agreements and state addenda, and regulatory documentation with appropriate internal teams and counsel
Report on contract volume, cycle times, and legal spend

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5–8 years of experience in contracts, legal operations, or corporate paralegal work
Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial agreements and exercising independent judgment within defined guidelines
Working knowledge of corporate governance, equity administration, and financing processes
Strong organization, discretion with confidential information, and clear written communication
Permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship
Preferred: In-house experience in life sciences, medtech, or a venture-backed company
Preferred: Paralegal certificate or contract management credential, such as NCMA CCCM or WorldCC certification
Preferred: Experience with clinical trial agreements, FDA-regulated environments, or IP and patent support
Preferred: Hands-on experience with Carta, a contract lifecycle management platform, and electronic signature tools
Preferred: Experience building legal processes at an early-stage company

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus opportunities
Equity
Company-sponsored benefits
Remote work arrangement
Occasional in-person meetings or activities at the office for employees within reasonable commuting distance