Description
Title: Legal Operations Professional
Reports To: Sr. Corporate Counsel
Department: Legal
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Position Status: Salary Exempt
About DMG:
Divisions Maintenance Group provides facility maintenance services to retail chains and distribution and fulfillment centers across the country.
We are leading the way with our technology, creating world-class products that are revolutionizing the industry and fulfilling our brand promise of “Uninterrupted Peace of Mind.”
DMG is a Certified Great Place to Work with a strong, inclusive culture and top-notch benefits.
Job Summary:
The Legal Operations and Contract Manager supports the day-to-day operations of DMG’s in-house legal department and manages the entire lifecycle of contracts within the organization. This role involves optimizing the delivery of legal services, managing legal processes and technology solutions, providing broad administrative support, and ensuring that all contracts are properly drafted, negotiated, executed, and managed in compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
What You'll Do:
*Support internal stakeholders with legal and contract related needs, including:
Acting as a liaison between the business and legal department for identifying and managing legal needs and requests;
Assisting DMG account managers with review of customer contracts to ensure terms are favorable and comply with DMG policies and procedures;
Managing the contract approval and escalation process; and
Assisting with use of systems and tools including Ironclad or similar Contract Management Systems.
*Provide administrative support to the Legal department, including:
Managing meetings, including agenda and minutes;
Maintaining Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Teams workspaces;
Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, systems, and tools;
Managing legal projects and initiatives;
Providing general project and productivity management support; and
Tracking departmental KPIs and leveraging data to provide insight into legal operations.
What You Need:
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. JD preferred.
3+ years of experience in legal operations, contract management, or similar roles. Prior in-house or law firm experience preferred.
Proactive mindset towards identification and implementation of best practices, with the ability to manage workload with limited oversight.
Demonstrated experience maintaining a calm and professional demeanor, exercising excellent judgment, and maintaining a positive perspective in all situations.
May require extended hours during peak workloads or special projects.
Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time.
Willingness to learn and help others.
Willingness to adapt to changes, improvements, and efficiencies quickly.
Knowledge of legal operations standard procedures.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
Experience with work management systems (Monday, Asana, Jira) preferred.
Ability to manage the stress of a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet the in-person requirements of the team and/or business needs.
What You'll Get:
At DMG, you’ll be part of an amazing team that encourages learning, growth, and advancement. Our company has an entrepreneurial spirit that rewards self-starters and encourages employees to take charge of their own careers.
Some of our many benefits include:
Health, dental and vision coverage on day 1.
Dollar-for-dollar 401K match up to 4% of salary with immediate 100% vesting.
Paid Primary and Secondary Caregiver leave.
Employee Assistance Program to assist with everyday challenges.
Paid time off to volunteer.
Divisions Maintenance Group is an equal opportunity employer.