Legal Operations Strategist
Arlington, Virginia
Legal – Legal & Compliance /
Full-time /
On-site
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.
Stand Together's legal capability ("ST Legal") is looking for a senior legal professional who can work with the General Counsel to revisit, refresh, and revamp current legal management processes, then help maintain sustainable systems to meet the ever-increasing needs of our growing philanthropic community. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant for either a significant in-house legal department or an AMLaw 100 law firm, with experience in corporate governance, large transactions/acquisitions, government interaction, and/or commercial compliance. Knowledge of, and a willingness to experiment with, new platforms and Generative AI tools to innovate processes is also desired.
This role will support the operations of ST Legal, currently 11 attorneys and 8 professionals, which provides legal support for organizations across the community. In doing so, ST Legal has responsibility for key legal functions, such as corporate and Board governance, contracts, investment and acquisitions, litigation, intellectual property, management of compliance programs and policies, and government filings and submissions. All of these activities are document-intensive, requiring attention to detail, sophisticated organizational processes, and continuously updated document creation and retention tools.
The right candidate will find at Stand Together a sophisticated practice similar to what they have experienced, with the added satisfaction of working on projects and with teams focused on helping all Americans, especially those looking to overcome barriers. For those who want to do sophisticated and challenging work but want it focused on more than just corporate profits or billable hours — this is the job for you.
We are an in-office collaborative environment where in-person presence is preferred. No travel expected.
How You Will Contribute
- Legal Process Optimization: Partner with the General Counsel to assess, redesign, and implement improvements to ST Legal’s operational workflows, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and alignment with organizational goals
- Systems Development & Maintenance: Build and maintain sustainable systems for legal document management, compliance tracking, and governance processes, with a focus on long-term usability and adaptability
- Technology & Innovation Leadership: Identify and experiment with emerging technologies, including Generative AI platforms, to enhance legal operations and automate routine tasks. Champion innovation across the legal team
- Governance & Compliance Support: Provide strategic support for corporate governance, Board operations, and compliance programs, ensuring timely and accurate filings, submissions, and adherence to regulatory requirements
- Transaction & Acquisition Coordination: Assist in managing legal aspects of large transactions and acquisitions, including due diligence, documentation, and cross-functional coordination
- Cross-Community Legal Support: Facilitate legal operations across multiple organizations within the philanthropic community, providing knowledge on consistent standards and practices
- Document Management & Retention: Oversee the development and continuous improvement of document creation, retention, and retrieval systems to support a high-volume, detail-intensive legal environment
- Team Collaboration & Training: Work closely with attorneys and legal professionals to ensure operational tools and processes are well understood and effectively utilized. Provide training and support as needed
- Metrics & Reporting: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for legal operations, providing insights and recommendations to leadership for ongoing improvement
What You Will Bring
- 10+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant at a large in-house legal department or an AMLaw 100 law firm or a combination of the same
- In-depth expertise in one or more key legal functions: corporate governance, commercial contracts, investment/finance/M&A, litigation support, government filings and registrations, intellectual property, and commercial compliance
- Attention to detail, thoroughness, and flawless execution and delivery are key attributes for the role
- An excellent ability to prioritize competing initiatives and handle multiple projects
- Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration to achieve the shared goals of the division
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
Standout Candidates Will Bring
- Familiarity with SaaS platforms and Generative AI tools utilized for contract creation, contract management, governance documentation, e-discovery, legal holds, and/or government filings.
- Experience working with not-for-profit corporations
- Experience with government interactions, including lobbying
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
- Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
- Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.
