Legal Operations Specialist

in Professional Services
  • Hybrid, Maryland View on Map
  • Salary: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Mid Level
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type Hybrid
  • Job Reference 0000010728
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Law Firms & Legal Services;Legal - In-House;Real Estate;Commercial Real Estate
  • Selling Points

    Partnering with an amazing company to help them find a Legal Operations Specialist. They are a leader in the operation and redevelopment of premium real estate in the country’s best market. Hybrid environment, amazing team and culture

Job Description

Title: Legal Operations Specialist

Responsibilities:

  • Draft and negotiate secondary lease documents such as letter agreements, lease amendments, waivers, and discovery responses
  • Assist attorneys with legal research and lease-related project support
  • Draft and revise telecommunications agreements and related license documents
  • Customize and update internal document templates for deal-specific needs
  • Track tenant insurance documentation and ensure lease compliance
  • Collaborate with attorneys, leasing, and operations teams to support tenant communications
  • Draft internal memos and external correspondence in response to operational issues, default notices, and tenant legal notices
  • Support document execution processes via DocuSign and maintain related records
  • Investigate, collect, and summarize legal and factual information from internal and external sources
  • Provide litigation coordination support as needed, particularly regarding third-party premises liability matters
  • Assist in managing NDAs, license agreements, and various commercial contracts
  • Contribute to special projects as needed to support legal operations

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of legal experience within a commercial real estate environment, either in-house or in private practice
  • Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate required
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to quickly learn new systems
  • Solid understanding of legal concepts related to leasing and real estate transactions
  • Prior experience with litigation support, insurance claims management, or tenant default responses is a plus
  • Excellent communication, drafting, and proofreading skills
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance long- and short-term priorities
  • Experience using DocuSign or similar digital signature tools
  • Flexible availability to support cross-regional operations as needed

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