Legal Operations and Compliance Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Operations and Compliance Associate

Job Level: IC3

Location: Remote, within approved U.S. states (see below)

Awesome is the parent company behind SmugMug, Flickr, and Awesome Events, and this is the first dedicated Legal Operations and Compliance Associate role on the team. You'll work directly with the Legal Team across three distinct brands, managing contracts, supporting IP and compliance efforts, coordinating with outside counsel, and helping build the operational systems that keep a lean legal department running efficiently. 

The work is varied: you might be processing a vendor agreement for SmugMug in the morning, coordinating a trademark renewal for Flickr in the afternoon, and routing a sponsorship contract for Awesome Events before the end of day. The team is small enough that your contributions are visible immediately, and you'll have room to grow into the legal ops side of the role by helping select and implement a CLM platform and shaping how legal intake and workflows function across the company. 

Compensation: Awesome is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $92,495-$142,300. This position is fully remote, and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location where the position is filled. Various factors, such as defined competency leveling and geographic location, will determine the final compensation for this role.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance with 100% premium coverage for you and dependents • Health Savings Account contributions covering 90%+ of annual deductible • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting • Professional development and learning opportunities • Remote work support (internet, fitness, coworking space reimbursements) • Company-sponsored therapy and coaching sessions 

The Legal Operations and Compliance Associate role supports Awesome's Legal Department across its portfolio of brands, including SmugMug, Flickr, and Awesome Events (MODE). Contract Management & Legal Operations

• Manage contract intake, routing, execution, and filing across SmugMug, Flickr, and Awesome Events (MODE Festival)
• Process routine agreements using pre-approved templates; flag deviations and escalate as needed; help streamline processes
• Research and help onboard a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including current-state assessment, needs-driven evaluation criteria, data migration, and data mapping
• Track and coordinate legal projects, timelines, and cross-functional follow-ups
• Manage outside counsel billing and legal vendor administration

Intellectual Property & Compliance Support

• Help maintain the company's trademark portfolio, including renewal tracking and coordination with outside IP counsel
• Support DMCA/copyright processes in partnership with the Trust & Safety team
• Monitor regulatory developments in privacy, content moderation, consumer protection, and digital services
• Assist with compliance projects, privacy initiatives, policy updates, and event-specific regulatory needs

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as a primary Legal point of contact for cross-functional partners on standard matters and general legal questions
• Maintain organized legal files, policies, and governance documentation
• Partner with teams across the business to help operationalize legal and regulatory requirements
• Support the legal team's use of Asana for intake workflows and project tracking

• Paralegal experience and/or paralegal certification with a focus on contracts and legal operations  — you own the work and run with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational instincts — you manage competing priorities, anticipate problems, and keep complex workloads on track
• Clear, confident communicator who flags blockers early and is transparent about status, while also proactively communicating with cross-functional partners outside of Legal when necessary.
• A process improvement mindset — you develop better approaches, not just execute existing ones
• Meticulous analysis of details — you read documents end-to-end and catch inconsistencies before they leave your desk.
• Self-directed, sound judgment on when to act and when to align. You identify what needs doing, bring a recommendation, and execute once aligned.

• This role reports to: Smrithi Mohan - General Counsel, Awes.me 
• The systems we use include: Google Suite, Slack, Asana, DocuSign, Vendr, Zendesk 

**Comprehensive Benefits** 

-  4 Day Work Week

-  Health, dental, vision insurance - 100% premium coverage for employee and dependents 

-  HSA contributions covering 90%+ of annual deductible

- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

- FTO (Flexible Time Off)

- Learning & development opportunities for personal and professional growth

- Remote work stipends (internet, fitness, coworking space)

- Company-sponsored therapy and coaching sessions

- Flexible spending accounts available 

- Company-sponsored phone plan

- A fully remote work environment (+ a coworking space reimbursement if you prefer)

***Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis up until 10/30/26***

A Little About Us:

Our purpose is simple: building a better world through the power of photography. For over two decades, we have led the photography industry and thrived as a private, mission-focused, values-led company. We are a Certified Evergreen brand. We are also a Certified Great Place to Work, Climate Neutral Certified, and members of the Conservation Alliance. 

We're building iconic brands that connect people through photography and unleash the value of the stories they tell. We make products that thrill photographers of all types, crafting experiences that empower them to preserve their precious memories, share their art, and run their businesses. 

A career at Awesome is much more than a job. Our people come first, and we invest in their growth and prioritize their well-being. Your work will contribute to our mission while leaving a positive, lasting impact on our community and our world.

Our expanding family of brands includes SmugMug and Flickr.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Location: This is a remote position, and candidates must be physically located in one of the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.

All employees must perform work duties from a Company-approved location. Any change to your remote work location, whether temporary or permanent, requires prior approval from your manager and the People Team.

EEOC Statement:

Awesome seeks to thrill customers around the world, and building a diverse team is essential to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage diverse candidates to apply and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all. We're committed to providing equal opportunities and cultivating an inclusive culture. We believe that embracing diversity is integral to innovation and progress.

ADA Requirements:

At Awesome, we strive to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities to facilitate their participation in the recruitment, selection, and assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our People Operations Team by email at View email address on ziprecruiter.com, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

AI Use Restrictions:  

We recognize that AI tools are increasingly part of how people prepare, communicate, and work, and we welcome their thoughtful use during the hiring process. You may use AI to support activities such as interview preparation, research, brainstorming, application materials, and take-home exercises, unless the instructions for a particular exercise say otherwise.

However, please do not use AI tools during live interviews, including for real-time answers, coaching, transcription, or note-taking, unless we have explicitly approved their use. During these conversations, we want to hear directly from you and understand your own experience, judgment, and thought process.

This requirement does not apply to candidates who need to use AI as part of a disability-related accommodation. If that applies to you, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com in advance so we can discuss and arrange it.