Legal Operations Program Manager

EchoStar Corporation

$83K — $119K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in legal operations, compliance, or related role
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience in in-house legal teams, compliance departments, or large law firms
  • Professional certifications (IAPP privacy, PMP, compliance) preferred
  • AI literacy with knowledge of legal-specific AI tools
  • Strong project management and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Administer legal technology platforms and systems
  • Maintain the review process for AI in employment compliance
  • Organize legal records for improved accessibility
  • Generate dashboards to track compliance performance
  • Coordinate vendor management and performance tracking
  • Implement process improvements and governance frameworks

Benefits

  • Versatile health perks including flexible spending accounts and HSA
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible time away plan
Full Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

The Legal Operations Program Manager supports day-to-day operations and compliance initiatives within the Legal Department. This role drives operational excellence by administering legal systems, organizing data, and enabling the adoption of AI tools. Key efforts focus on streamlining workflows across cross-functional teams like HR and IT to enhance service quality and departmental effectiveness.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):
  • Administer legal technology platforms, including e-billing, contract management, document management systems, and AI tools
  • Maintain the review process for AI in employment compliance by managing initial submission evaluations
  • Structure and organize legal records to improve data accessibility across the department
  • Generate dashboards and metrics tracking compliance performance to drive data-based decision-making
  • Coordinate vendor management activities, tracking performance, supporting contract renewals, and managing records
  • Implement process improvements and knowledge governance frameworks that support AI adoption and team efficiency

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):
  • AI literacy and application, specifically familiarity with emerging legal-specific AI tools and technology trends
  • Strong analytical ability to interpret complex data and compile actionable reports
  • Project management expertise to handle multiple initiatives and consistently meet overlapping deadlines
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills to partner with IT and HR teams during system implementation
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills paired with a strong reputation for integrity and ethics
  • High detail orientation and a strong bias for action in executing operational workflows


Additional Qualifications:
  • Experience in an in-house legal team, compliance department, or large law firm
  • Professional certifications such as IAPP privacy, PMP, or compliance certifications


Minimum Requirements:
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum Experience: 5+ years of experience in legal operations, compliance, or a related program management role
  • Required Technical Skills:
    • Document management systems
    • E-billing tools
    • Contract management software


Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $83,950.00/Year - $119,900.00/Year
Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

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