Legal Operations Associate

Hightower Legal Operations AssociateThe Legal Operations Associate will join Hightower's Legal Department and report directly to the Senior Manager, Legal Operations. This role works closely with attorneys and cross-functional business partners across the organization, supporting legal operations, contract management, corporate governance, and day-to-day legal administration. It is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional looking to build an in-house legal career within a growing financial services organization.As a Legal Operations Associate, you will provide administrative and operational support to the Senior Manager, Legal Operations while helping ensure legal records, contracts, and corporate governance matters are organized, current, and accessible. You will play a key role in supporting the Senior Legal Operations Associate while managing legal workflows, tracking important deadlines, and maintaining accurate legal documentation across the organization.Support contract lifecycle management by maintaining contract records, tracking renewal and termination dates, coordinating signatures, and monitoring key obligations and deadlinesOrganize and maintain legal files, document repositories, governance records, and executed agreements to ensure accurate filing, version control, and accessibilityAssist as needed with corporate entity maintenance, annual filings, governance documentation, Secretary of State filings, and entity compliance trackingProvide general paralegal support, including preparing signature packets, coordinating document execution logistics, maintaining trackers and legal records, and supporting regulatory examinations, audits, litigation matters, and other legal projectsWhat You'll Bring1-3+ years of experience in a law firm as a paralegal, legal assistant, or similar legal support professionalStrong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across attorneys and business stakeholdersExperience supporting contract administration, legal document management, or corporate governance processes preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and OutlookAbility to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive or privileged informationExperience with legal matter management, contract management, or document management systems preferredParalegal certificate or relevant post-secondary education preferredWhat We OfferCoverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)Mother's lounge onsiteFlexible PTO planIn-office Monday through Thursday and work from home on FridaysFree brand-new gym in the Chicago office401k matching planHSA employer contributionsStudent loan assistancePet insuranceBase salary of $80,000-$90,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.