Legal Operations Manager

Who We AreAt Pave, we're building the industry’s leading compensation platform, combining the world's largest real-time compensation dataset with deep expertise in AI and machine learning. Our platform is perfecting the art and science of pay to give 8,500+ companies unparalleled confidence in every compensation decision.Top tier companies like OpenAI, McDonald’s, Instacart, Atlassian, Synopsys, Stripe, Databricks, and Waymo use Pave, transforming every pay decision into a competitive advantage. $190+ billion in total compensation spend is managed in our workflows, and 70% of Forbes AI 50 use Pave to benchmark compensation.The future of pay is real-time & predictive, and we’re making it happen right now. We’ve raised $160M in funding from leading investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Craft Ventures.The Legal Team @ PaveOur Legal team operates as a strategic partner to the business, enabling Pave's rapid growth while managing the complex regulatory and compliance requirements that come with handling sensitive compensation data across multiple jurisdictions. As we scale to supporting an expanding enterprise customer base, we need operational excellence and automation to prevent Legal from becoming a bottleneck while maintaining appropriate risk oversight. This Legal Operations Manager role is critical to building the infrastructure, workflows, and self-service tools that will allow our small Legal team to scale effectively and empower business teams to move quickly within well-defined guardrails.What You'll DoContract Management & AdministrationManage contract workflows for standard commercial agreements, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and DPAsConduct initial contract reviews and identify issues requiring attorney escalationCoordinate contract redlines and negotiations with business stakeholders and legal counselTrack contract status, deadlines, and key obligations throughout the contract lifecycleHandle NDA intake, routing, and execution processMaintain contract repository and ensure accurate documentation of all agreementsSupport enterprise sales cycles by managing contract logistics and business terms within approved parametersLegal Operations & Process ManagementDesign and implement legal workflows and playbooks that enable self-service and reduce bottlenecksOperationalize contract lifecycle management systems and automation toolsBuild and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, and legal resources for business teamsDevelop intake and triage systems to efficiently route legal requestsTrack legal metrics and KPIs to identify process improvement opportunitiesKnowledge ManagementMaintain organized repository of executed contracts, legal documents, and compliance materialsDocument legal processes, workflows, and institutional knowledgeGenerate regular reports on contract pipeline, cycle times, and process metricsCreate and update internal wikis, knowledge bases, and training materials for business usersWhat You'll BringRequired Qualifications4-6 years of contract management, legal operations, or related experience in a technology or SaaS environmentStrong understanding of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and standard business termsDemonstrated ability to implement process improvements and automation solutionsExperience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools or legal workflow platformsExcellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailSuperior written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts clearly to non-legal audiencesCollaborative approach and comfort working cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levelsProactive, resourceful mindset with ability to work independently and exercise sound judgmentPreferred QualificationsContract management experience at a high-growth B2B SaaS or enterprise software companyFamiliarity with legal project management methodologies and toolsExperience implementing or administering CLM platformsKnowledge of data privacy concepts (GDPR, CCPA) as they relate to commercial contractsUnderstanding of enterprise software licensing and SaaS commercial modelsExperience building playbooks, templates, and self-service toolsBackground in sales operations, revenue operations, or deal desk functionsCompensation, It's What We Do.At Pave, we believe compensation should be as thoughtful as the people we hire. Your total rewards package includes meaningful equity, best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited PTO, and region-specific benefits designed around your life — not just your role. Your level and compensation are determined by your experience and how you show up throughout the interview process. We're always happy to walk you through how we think about leveling — just ask.Targeted cash compensation for this role: $153,000 - $180,000Benefits @ PaveAt Pave, growth isn't a perk — it's the point. As you develop, your role expands, your responsibilities deepen, and your compensation reflects the impact you're making.What we offer:Your Health, Fully Covered: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, with a range of options designed to meet you where you are.Time That's Actually Yours: Flexible PTO and the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to a month — because life doesn't pause, and neither should you.Fuel for the Work: Lunch and dinner stipends plus fully stocked kitchens, so you can stay energized without thinking twice about it.Room to Keep Growing: A quarterly education stipend to invest in the skills and knowledge that matter most to you.Support When It Matters Most: Robust parental leave so you can be fully present for the moments that count.Getting Here, Made Easier: A commuter stipend to support the in-person collaboration that makes great work happen.Life @ Pave Founded in 2019 with a clear purpose and a team that has never wavered from it, Pave has grown into a global force in compensation management — giving thousands of companies the tools to take control, build confidence, and earn credibility in every pay decision they make. And we're just getting started. Headquartered in San Francisco's Financial District, with regional hubs in New York City's Flatiron District, Salt Lake City, Kraków (Poland), and the United Kingdom — wherever you're based, you'll find the same thing: people who genuinely care about the work, each other, and the customers that rely on Pave.We run a hybrid culture that brings teams together in person on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday — and every Friday, the whole company gathers for our Team Sync: breakfast, new hire welcomes, product updates, fireside chats, and yes, the occasional Kahoot. It's one of the things people notice when they join us — that we truly enjoy spending time together.Our culture is shaped by five values we live every day:Be Intellectually Honest — Truth over comfort. We face reality clearly and speak directly, even when it's hard.Play to Win — We're not here to participate. We're here to be the #1 compensation platform in the world, and we act like it.Uphold the Pave Platinum Standard — We hold ourselves to the highest bar — for our customers, our data, and each other.One Team — We win and lose together. Titles don't drive decisions here — shared goals do.Hug of Jawn — Hard to define, impossible to miss. Ask your recruiter.Our Vision: Unlock a labor market built on trust.Our Mission: Build confidence in every compensation decision.We build software that transforms how companies pay their people — and we believe the team behind that software deserves the same thoughtfulness. If you're ready to help shape the future of compensation alongside people who are smart, humble, and genuinely motivated by the problem we're solving, we'd love to meet you.Still deliberating? Just apply! We're always excited to meet people who are eager to contribute.