Legal Operations Specialist at CARE

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Job Detail

  • Job ID 1012418
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  5 Years
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Department Processes and Projects

  • Lead and manage Legal Department projects from planning through successful execution.
  • Assess, implement and optimize technology solutions, including AI-powered tools, such as contracts management systems, e-signature platforms, online survey tools, reporting hotlines and other digital resources.
  • Proactively identify, learn and implement digital tools to streamline and support core Legal Department functions.
  • Develop, update and manage a centralized repository of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and reference materials for Legal Department staff. Serve as Legal Department records custodian.
  • Oversee SharePoint sites and file libraries in compliance with records retention guidelines and promote information management best practices.
  • Respond to information requests related to due diligence, proposals and legal disputes
  • Leverage data analytics tools to create interactive dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights into legal department performance, contract management, and operational metrics.
  • Use these insights to support data-driven decision-making and promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Conduct legal research as needed to support attorneys.
  • Provide administrative support, and perform other duties as assigned to support the Legal Department.

Registrations and Governance Support

  • Support country offices with registration and deregistration of legal entities and assist with subsidiary governance and corporate secretarial functions.
  • Maintain accurate and well-organized records and respond promptly to requests for documents and information from in-country staff and external legal counsel.
  • Support nonprofit corporate governance activities, including assisting with IRS Form 990 reporting, preparing board materials, maintaining governance records, and providing general support for board and committee operations.

Contracts Management

  • Draft, review, and process routine contracts, certificates, and related legal documents.
  • Maintain and update contract templates and supporting tools to ensure consistency and efficiency.
  • Oversee the Legal Department’s contract intake, triage, and review workflow to promote timely processing and uniform application of legal standards across all agreements.

Required skills

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