Legal Operations Associate

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States Kerwin Associates Full time

Our client, Human Capital is a multi-stage venture capital firm. They build and invest in companies that define the world’s most critical industries. They partner with founders to assemble teams that create exceptional businesses.


As a vital member of our 6-person legal team, the Legal Operations Associate will partner directly with the General Counsel and serve as an operational backbone. This role encompasses overseeing day-to-day legal operations, managing long term projects and initiatives, and serving as a Swiss Army knife to the legal function. The ideal candidate will possess a systematic, technology forward approach, impeccable attention to detail, and a willingness to grow alongside our organization. Location: San Francisco, CA - hybrid 4 days in-office.


Responsibilities:

  • Spearhead legal functional projects and programs.
  • Manage relationships with cross-functional teams, including departments such as Finance, Investor Relations, Talent, and Human Resources, as well as vendor relationships, including outside law firms.
  • Plan, organize, and expand our knowledge and records repository.
  • Serve as the primary administrator for all legal-related technology and tools within Human Capital.
  • Maintain organizational and fund chart management, and draft and maintain decision logs.
  • Build, maintain, and report on a departmental budget.
  • Contribute to the IT function at Human Capital, including managing our relationship with important outside thought partners.
  • Offer deal-making and fundraising support as required.
  • Evolve the legal operations function over time to become a strategic/thought partner in systems development and optimization.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in legal ops, as a legal consultant, legal analyst, paralegal, or similar role.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, coupled with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with Ironclad is a plus.
  • Exceptional judgment and demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities while efficiently executing multiple projects.
  • You are passionate about the law, technology, and the venture world. You’re bullish on the potential of technology and technologists.
  • You have an ownership mentality. If a task is assigned to you, there is no question that you will get it done. You love taking initiative on projects with a high degree of responsibility and complexity.
  • You are excited by a challenging, team-focused, intellectually-driven, and fast-moving environment. Every day is different and that thrills you.
  • You’re equally passionate about the macro and the micro. You think big picture and you get in the weeds. You think about the long term and dive into the details. You love strategy and execution.


Human Capital has exclusively engaged Kerwin Associates to conduct their search for a Legal Operations Associate. Any resumes sent directly to Human Capital will be forwarded to Kerwin Associates. If you are interested in speaking further about or applying for this role, please contact Anne Kerwin Payne (anne@kerwin.com) at Kerwin Associates.



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