Legal Operations Specialist
Overview:
If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we’re hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy, detail oriente d Legal Operations Specialist . T his role will be responsible for the development and oversight of the Legal Department’s processes and procedures while supporting various operational projects. The ideal candidate must be agile, with demonstrated ability to pivot and manage workload properly and timely and be able to work as part of a close-knit team as well as independently.
What you’d be doing:
- Manage the contract database platform for the Legal Department, including oversight of the process for execution of contracts and maintenance of contract repository .
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to move contracts to finalization including , but not limited to , preparing a summary analysis of agreement deal terms, collecting feedback on contracts, managing versions, and ensuring in line with approval and signature authorities .
- Own the management of the contract l ifecycle process , including contract tracking, renewal, and expiration .
- Coordinate and project manage the legal department’s projects , ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines .
- Provide certain administrative support to legal team , with respect to the coordination including meetings, preparation of agendas, handling and drafting of correspondence , and serving as the DocuSign point of contact for contract signatures and/or legal documents .
- Any other duties needed to help drive our purpose and fulfill our values.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with relevant experience
- 2- 3 years of experience in a corporate/transactional law firm department or in-house corporate legal / contracting role ( i.e., paralegal, contract management , or similar) .
- Excellence in project management processes and software/tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information .
- Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders .
- Highly proficient with MS Word, MS PowerPoint (or other presentation tools) , MS Excel, Visio , and with contract management software and tools.
Highly preferred candidates also have:
- Certification in paralegal studies or demonstrated paralegal /legal assistant experience.
- Insurance or financial services experience preferred.
- Experience working with Smartsheet and many other operational tools, demonstrating technical agility and the ability to implement and manage such tools .
About SageSure :
As a Best Places to Work in Insurance Recipient for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure, one of the largest residential property insurance managing general underwriter (MGU) in the United States, is pioneering ways people protect their American Dream.
A leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, SageSure was founded in 2009 to deliver reliable products, exceptional customer experiences, and strong underwriting results in challenging insurance markets. SageSure currently operates in 14 states and provides home, flood, and commercial coverage on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners.
We have more than 600 employees working remotely or hybrid in one of our eight offices—Jersey City, NJ; Mountain View, CA; Chicago, IL; Tallahassee, FL; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Mt. Laurel, NJ; and Cheshire, CT—who are tackling the industry’s toughest challenges.
We provide generous health benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, paid volunteer time off, a matching 401K plan, and more.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.
