Corporate Paralegal

About the RoleRobert Half is seeking an experienced Legal Operations Manager to support a growing in-house legal department within an innovative and fast-paced organization. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role will be responsible for overseeing legal operations, corporate governance, compliance initiatives, legal technology systems, and cross-functional projects that drive efficiency across the business. The ideal candidate is a strategic, highly organized legal professional with experience supporting executive leadership, managing legal workflows, and implementing scalable operational processes.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and improve legal department processes, workflows, and operational procedures.Manage contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes, including intake, tracking, execution, templates, and reporting.Administer and optimize legal technology platforms, contract management systems, and project management tools.Develop and maintain legal dashboards, metrics, and reporting related to workload, contract volume, turnaround times, and risk management.Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal vendors, including invoice review and budget tracking.Monitor legal department priorities and ensure deadlines and service levels are met.Maintain corporate records, governance documents, board resolutions, and organizational filings.Coordinate board and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, and meeting logistics.Track annual compliance obligations and regulatory requirements.Support equity administration and capitalization table management in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.Assist with audits, compliance initiatives, and corporate governance projects.Partner with Legal, Finance, HR, Sales, Product, and executive leadership teams on company-wide initiatives.Prepare executive reports, presentations, and board materials.Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.Support special projects and strategic initiatives requiring legal oversight and project management.Qualifications5+ years of experience in legal operations, corporate governance, legal project management, or senior-level legal support roles.Experience supporting a General Counsel, executive team, or senior leadership.Strong understanding of corporate governance, contract lifecycle management, and legal operations best practices.Experience with legal technology platforms and project management tools.Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.Ability to work on-site in Irvine, California.Preferred SkillsExperience in a technology, fintech, or startup environment.Prior experience supporting both law firm and in-house legal teams.Familiarity with equity administration and capitalization table management.Experience reviewing, drafting, or redlining corporate and business documents.To be considered, please apply directly or send your resume to vanessa.ledezma@roberthalf.com for confidential consideration.