Legal Operations Associate

San Francisco, CA

A leading global investment firm based in San Francisco that makes concentrated, long-term investments in enduring technology businesses around the world is seeking to hire a legal operations associate to join its Legal & Compliance team.

Summary
Firm is looking for a responsible and hard-working person to fill the position of Legal Operations Associate within our Legal & Compliance team. The person in this role will primarily support the day-to-day operations of the Legal team, helping ensure smooth and efficient processes.

Responsibilities
• Support the contract management lifecycle by assisting with the preparation, review, and negotiation of new and renewal contracts.
• Support legal billing processes by acting as a liaison for legal vendors, reviewing time entries, and processing invoices.
• Assist with fund management processes, including fund formation, dissolution, and other general corporate governance matters.
• Support the legal team during deals by completing checklists, organizing and saving investment-related documentation, and updating relevant trackers.
• Respond to and process requests from portfolio companies in a timely manner.
• Assist in preparing responses to AML/KYC inquiries from vendors, portfolio companies, and limited partners.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive legal and financial information.
• Collaborate with other Firm teams to complete both legal and legal-adjacent projects.
• Ensure accuracy and maintain attention to detail while handling legal documents and data.

Qualifications
• 1+ year(s) of experience at an investment or law firm in a paralegal or legal or compliance operations role, preferably with experience working on deal, fund formation, compliance, regulatory, and/or related matters.
• Responsible, diligent, and hardworking, with an ownership mentality.
• Willingness and ability to take on diverse tasks, both large and small, with limited supervision, and to learn new areas outside of your immediate expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous workstreams and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for taking on increasing responsibility and more substantive work overtime.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Additional Information
• Full-Time Position
• In-Office (San Francisco, CA, and/or Orinda, CA) or Hybrid Work Arrangement
• November or December 2024 or January 2025 start date
• In addition to offering a competitive salary, Firm offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with employer matching; Flexible Spending Account; and paid time off.

*Firm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

** The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00-$120,000.00 annually, not including a discretionary bonus, depending on factors including the candidate’s skills and experience and market conditions.

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