Legal Operations, Principal

About the roleAt Blackbaud, our Law Department is evolving into a modern, scalable, and highly effective business partner. As our Legal Operations Principal, you'll play a key role in making that happen. You'll combine operational leadership, financial management, governance support, and process improvement to help the Law Department operate efficiently and deliver greater impact across the business.Working closely with the Chief Legal Officer, Legal leadership, Finance, IT, and external partners, you'll drive operational excellence, optimise legal spend, support Board and governance activities, and enhance the systems and processes that enable our legal team to perform at its best.We're looking to base this role within proximity to our Charleston headquarters, as it will involve regular support for Board meetings and engagement with executive leadership.What you'll be doingLead legal operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, spend reporting, eBilling administration, and invoice managementManage legal technology, vendors, and operational programmes to improve efficiency, scalability, and adoptionPartner across Legal, Finance, IT, Tax, and Treasury to streamline processes and support strategic initiativesCoordinate Board and corporate governance activities, including Board materials, director onboarding, compliance filings, and entity managementSupport the Chief Legal Officer and Legal leadership team through departmental planning, knowledge sharing, meetings, and key projectsQuarterly visits to our Headquarters in Charleston, SC will be required for this roleWhat you'll bring5+ years' experience in legal operations, corporate paralegal, executive support, or a related legal functionExperience managing budgets, billing processes, financial reporting, and vendor relationshipsStrong project management, organisation, and stakeholder management skillsExperience supporting senior executives and working across multiple business functionsFamiliarity with legal technology, eBilling platforms, board governance processes, or legal service providersStay up to date on everything Blackbaud, follow us on Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube ​Blackbaud powers social impact through purpose‑driven technology and responsible AI. Guided by our Intelligence for Good vision, we’re building a culture where innovation, trust, and human expertise come together to help organizations make a greater difference in the world.Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.The starting base pay is $87,700.00 to $114,200.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.Benefits Include:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceRemote-flexible workforceWellness Programs401(k) program with employer matchFlexible paid time offGenerous Parental LeaveDonations for DoersPet insurance, legal and identity protectionTuition reimbursement programJob SummaryJob number: R0014400Profession: Finance and Operations