Senior Legal Operations Manager

Senior Legal Operations ManagerRoofstock is looking to hire an organized, systems-minded, and experienced Senior Legal Operations Manager to join our Legal team. This individual will own how legal work moves through the business: how it comes in, how it gets tracked, how it gets executed, and how it gets approved and paid. The Senior Legal Operations Manager will build durable workflows in place of institutional memory, keep contract turnaround predictable, maintain clean and complete records, support claims and litigation management in-house, and help manage outside counsel spend against budget. This is a hands-on individual contributor role with broad visibility, partnering closely with Finance, People Operations, Compliance, and the business teams that depend on Legal to move quickly.ResponsibilitiesLegal Operations & Contract ManagementContract Lifecycle Management: Own end-to-end contract intake, routing, workflow optimization, and status tracking using Zip.First-Line Agreement Review: Perform initial triage and review of incoming third-party agreements in Zip, evaluating red flags, indemnification terms, and standard boilerplate before escalating complex issues to attorneys.Process & Self-Service Optimization: Build and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and self-service tools to empower business teams and eliminate attorney bottlenecks on routine agreements.Repository & Record Management: Establish repository standards (e.g., Google Drive structure) and manage post-execution filing and signature routing so critical legal records remain organized, current, and accessible.Financial Management & Outside Counsel OperationsSpend Management & Billing: Oversee law firm billing guidelines, manage outside counsel engagements, and perform initial invoice reviews.Finance & Accounting Alignment: Track legal spend against department budgets and collaborate directly with Accounting and Finance on monthly accruals, reporting, and operational friction points.Vendor Negotiations: Support rate negotiations with outside counsel and evaluate third-party legal vendors.Corporate Governance, Transactions & Claims (Paralegal Support)Entity Management & Cap Table: Manage corporate governance, state filings, annual reports, and registered agent coordination across multiple entities and jurisdictions. Maintain cap table and corporate records in Carta.Transaction Support: Coordinate document collection, diligence request tracking, and virtual data room administration (e.g., DataSite) for corporate transactions and financings.Litigation & Claims Support: Support in-house claims and litigation intake, issue litigation holds, corporate insurance, coordinate document collection, track deadlines, and liaise with outside litigation counsel.Legal Technology & Department AnalyticsSystem Administration: Directly administer legal tooling, including Zip (CLM), Carta, e-signature tools, and billing software.Reporting & Metrics: Build and maintain operational dashboards that track legal work volume, spend trends, and process bottlenecks for leadership.AI & Automation: Identify and implement emerging AI tools and automation to reduce manual workflows while maintaining appropriate review protocols.Qualifications5+ years of total experience in legal operations, contract management, or paralegal roles, with a strong core background (3+ years) in corporate paralegal responsibilities.Experience in a high-growth, late-stage private company (Series B/C/E) or proptech/fintech/real estate environment preferred (public company experience is not required).Solid working understanding of key contract terms (indemnification, liability, boilerplate provisions), corporate entity management across multiple jurisdictions, and litigation hold procedures.Practical experience with litigation and claims management, including handling matter intake, issuing litigation holds, managing discovery/document collection, tracking critical deadlines, and coordinating with outside litigation counsel.Proven ability to partner across business functions, particularly Finance, Accounting, and Human Resources to streamline operational pain points.Adaptable "jack-of-all-trades" mindset and self-starter with strong ownership, high discretion, and a natural instinct to systematize and document processes.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience requiredAdvanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft ExcelPreferred practical exposure to Zip (CLM), Carta (cap table/entity management), DataSite (VDR), Serengeti/Tracker, or IroncladHigh degree of ownership, attention to detail, and bias toward actionCuriosity and willingness to use AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency while maintaining proper validation and judgmentReal estate, proptech, fintech, or other regulated-industry experience preferredLocationThis position must be based in the Bay Area or New York City.Compensation$115,000 - $135,000 annually.Compensation may be adjusted based on experience, skills, and interview performance.Pay TransparencyOur compensation reflects several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position represents the expected salary for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay it will be based on several factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and other job related factors. Roofstock is a total compensation company; the base salary is only a part of our total compensation package.Competitive & Unique Benefits PackageGenerous PTO Policy12 Paid HolidaysVolunteer Time OffPaid Parental Leave401k ProgramWellness and home office/cell phone subsidiesRobust health, dental, vision insurance, and moreWellness and home office/cell phone subsidiesMust be authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and we are unable to sponsor H1-B Visas at this time.Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.Commitment to Equal Employment OpportunityRoofstock is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Roofstock, we make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight.