Legal Operations Lead

Legal Operations LeadNorth Bethesda, MDXometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.This role will provide a broad range of legal support focusing on legal operations, corporate governance, and global subsidiary management, as well as assist in establishing, maintaining, and updating the Xometry legal and regulatory compliance programs. This role will work with cross-functional business units to assess their needs in alignment with Xometry's compliance requirements, in some cases owning the programs, drafting policies, educational training, and enforcement protocols to be used by the organization supporting a culture of compliance. Finally, this role will lead the legal operations function of our department.How You'll Contribute:Leading legal operations initiatives, including contract lifecycle management, matter management, outside counsel guidelines, budgeting/spend tracking, and legal technology tools (e.g., CLM, e-billing, workflow automation)Identifying, implementing, and optimizing AI-driven and other legal technology tools to streamline department workflows, automate routine tasks, and improve efficiency across the legal teamOverseeing the preparation and filing of annual reports and foreign qualifications for Xometry and its subsidiaries in multiple US statesManaging or assisting with domestic subsidiary matters, including formation, dissolution, conversion, drafting of governance documents, and maintenance of minute booksWorking with cross-functional business leaders to assess their needs in alignment with Xometry's compliance requirementsDrafting policies for legal and regulatory compliance topics, aligning with Xometry's Code of Conduct and other policies; update and maintain policies to remain compliant in jurisdictions where Xometry does businessMonitoring and auditing compliance-related activities to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, and supporting compliance-related investigationsSupporting Privacy, Export / Import, AI and all other compliance teams and functionsManaging department reporting, metrics, and dashboards to track legal team performance and workloadPerforming legal researchElectronically maintaining and organizing corporate files and documentsPerforming administrative duties in support of the legal teamWhat You'll Bring to Xometry:Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experienceAt least 5-7+ years of paralegal or compliance experience, with at least 3 years in a corporate environment2-4 years experience in corporate compliance (privacy, export controls, risk, audit, etc)Experience leveraging AI-driven tools to streamline legal operations, automate routine tasks, and enhance the efficiency of compliance workflows, with a demonstrated ability to utilize AI technology to support legal researchExcellent research, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skillsAble to maintain confidentiality and discretionExperience with "Know Your Customer"-type documentationAbility to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervisionStrong organizational skills with attention to detailDependable, reliable and a strong work ethicIn-house, public company experience a plusComfortable using online search tools, databases and portalsAbility to work with employees at all levels of company organization structure including executives and board membersStrong experience redlining changes to documents using Word and AdobeWorking knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe, DocuSignBonus: Professional certifications in compliance including the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Project Management Professional (PMP); Paralegal certificateThe estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $96,000-107,000 annually depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; EAP, other wellbeing resources; and much more. #LI-HybridXometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.