Legal Operations Lead

Legal Operations LeadOur Legal Department is small and high-trust, and we're looking for someone to run it day to day: the systems, the workflows, the vendor and outside counsel relationships, and the people. You'll work directly with the General Counsel and IBJI's physicians, take the lead on IBJI's renowned law clerk program, and have real room to grow the scope of this role and your impact across the organization as you make it your own.Why You'll Want to Stay• Room to grow — this role is built to expand in scope and impact as you take on more of the department'soperations, with a clear path to grow into a Legal Operations Manager title as you do.• Direct access to leadership — you'll work directly with the General Counsel and IBJI's physicians, with realvisibility into how the department operates.• A hybrid schedule — four days in-office, one day remote, based out of IBJI's beautiful new headquartersin the heart of downtown Park Ridge.• A headquarters built for the job — easy on-site parking, a complimentary on-site gym, and a walkablelocation minutes from downtown Park Ridge restaurants and the Metra train.• A team that invests in its people — regular team activities and a strong department culture, plus anannual continuing education stipend to support your professional growth.• Comprehensive benefits from day one (30+ hrs/week): medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D, short- andlong-term disability, 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, HSA/FSA, IDprotection, and paid holidays and PTO.ResponsibilitiesLegal Department OperationsRun the day-to-day operations of the department: workflows, document and matter management systems, budgets and invoicing, vendor and outside counsel relationships, and team coordinationContract ManagementProvide oversight of the contract management lifecycle program — drafting, review, execution, tracking, and renewal — and flag nonstandard terms and risk before they become problemsReal Estate SupportSupport IBJI's in-house real estate function: conduct initial lease reviews and coordinate with the real estate broker to manage transactions end to endCorporate Governance and Entity ManagementMaintain corporate records and entity databases; oversee formations, qualifications, amendments, and annual filings; keep every entity in good standingCompliance and Special ProjectsSupport legal research, policy drafting, and regulatory filings; assist with claims, litigation, subpoenas, and insurance matters; take on the special projects that come with a growing legal departmentLaw Clerk Program LeadershipLead and oversee IBJI;s renowned law clerk program, mentoring and developing the next generation of legal talentMaintain a clean and safe work environmentOther duties as assignedRequirementsRequirementsEducationA bachelor's degree is preferred, and a law degree is a plus but not expectedCertifications/LicensureA paralegal certificate is a plus but not requiredExperience2+ years of experience in legal operations, office or practice management, or as a paralegal — corporate legal department, law firm, or healthcare organization preferredTechnical SkillsStrong command of Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and contract- or document-management systemsSoft SkillsReal comfort owning matters with limited oversight — you'll be trusted to manage deadlines and competing priorities without someone checking in on every stepPhysical RequirementsStand or sit for extended periods of timeThis description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.