Legal Operations Specialist

Clune Construction Company

Legal Operations Specialist supporting legal functions at Clune Construction. Driving efficiency and managing vendor relationships in a collaborative environment.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeChicago • Arizona, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,000 - $139,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the strategic and operational functions of the Legal Department.
Manage vendor relationships, oversee legal budgets and spend, implement best practices.
Support the administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including intake, coordination, execution, tracking, and maintenance within a CLM or CMS.
Support the Legal department’s broader strategic initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proactive, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to learn new software to support the operations of the legal department.
Self-motivated, independently able to solve problems and meet deadlines.
Associate’s degree or equivalent.
3-5 years of experience in legal operations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
Fitness Program
Pet Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal operationscontract lifecycle managementvendor managementbudget managementbest practices implementation

Soft Skills

proactiveself-starterownershipverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingtime management

Certifications

Associate's degree