Legal Operations & Contracts Manager

The only thing we take more seriously than our business is our employees and their careers. DynaFire is seeking a highly organized and tech-forward Legal Operations & Contracts Manager to coordinate legal matters, litigation support, contract administration, and operational risk across the organization. This role will serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership and outside counsel, ensuring legal cases, claims, disputes, and contract matters remain organized, on schedule, and properly supported with documentation and internal coordination. The ideal candidate has experience in legal operations, construction contracts, litigation coordination, or risk management, along with strong communication, investigative, and project management skills. Experience within construction, engineering, or commercial service industries is strongly preferred. This individual will also oversee team members supporting the Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler divisions and help optimize internal legal and contract workflows. Responsibilities Coordinate litigation, claims, disputes, and outside counsel communication Manage legal timelines, documentation, discovery, and case organization Gather project data and conduct internal fact-finding efforts Assist with escalated accounts receivable collections matters requiring legal coordination or attorney involvement Provide executive leadership with organized case summaries and operational insights Leverage AI tools such as Claude to improve legal operations efficiency Lead and support contract administration personnel across divisions Training and Certification Requirements 5+ years in legal operations, construction contracts, contract management, paralegal work, litigation support, or related experience Construction industry, construction law, or commercial service industry experience preferred Familiarity with Florida lien law, contracts, liens, change orders, AR collections escalation, and dispute coordination Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills Comfortable using technology and AI tools to improve workflows Additional Requirements Position is primarily office-based but may require occasional travel to branch offices, job sites, attorney meetings, or court proceedings as needed Must be able to pass a background check due to the confidential legal and financial nature of the role What We Offer Paid time off (PTO) and holidays. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Short term and long-term disability. 401(k) matching. Employer funded life insurance. Opportunities for professional development and growth. Employee Referral Program. DynaFire is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive, diverse, and innovative environment for our employees. We provide all qualified applicants with employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, ancestry, national origin, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr