Job Summary

Location: Carrollton, GA (HQ) or Battery office

Applies in-depth knowledge of legal operations, contract administration, records management, matter tracking, and legal technology platforms to support the efficient operation of the Legal Department. Manages complex legal administrative processes, coordinates cross-functional initiatives, and serves as a key resource for legal workflow optimization, compliance monitoring, and system administration. Works independently with minimal guidance and frequently partners with attorneys, compliance teams, business leaders, and external counsel to improve operational effectiveness, data integrity, and service delivery across the legal function.

Key Responsibilities

Administers contract lifecycle management system and workflows, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and consistency across the enterprise.
Manages contract lifecycle management system, and document retention platforms, ensuring data accuracy and governance standards are maintained.
Coordinates contract lifecycle administration, including intake, routing, tracking, execution, storage, reporting, and training activities.
Develops and maintains legal department metrics, dashboards, reports, and key performance indicators to support decision-making and operational transparency.
Leads legal projects and department initiatives from planning through execution, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, tracking milestones and deliverables, managing risks and dependencies, and driving enterprise awareness, adoption, and measurable operational impact.
Analyzes contracting processes and implements improvements that streamline workflows, enhance service delivery, reduce administrative burden, and drive user adoption.

Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Business Administration, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Public Administration, Information Management, or related field

5-7 Years Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: Legal operations, contract administration, legal support services, compliance administration, records management, or related legal/business operations functions

Preferred Education & Experience

Master's Degree or Juris Doctor (not required)

8-11 Years Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: Experience supporting an in-house corporate legal department in a complex, multi-state organization.

Certifications/Licenses: Certified Legal Manager (CLM),Certified Paralegal (CP),Legal Operations Professional Certification (CLOC Academy or equivalent), Project Management Professional (PMP)

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: No

Travel

Domestic - less than 20% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

Competencies

Action Oriented
Balances Stakeholders
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Nimble Learning
Plans and Aligns

Skills

Analytical Skills
Business Metrics
Customer Support
Editing
Governance
Investigation
Negotiation
Resourcefulness
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Workflow Management
Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More