Jobs · Legal · Illinois

Legal Operations Specialist - Contracts

Reynolds Consumer Products · Lake Forest, IL · 1 wk ago
LegalContract

Responsibilities

  • Draft and manage routine agreements (NDAs, vendor/service agreements, supply agreements) using standardized templates
  • Conduct first-level contract review, escalating risk and complexity appropriately
  • Own contract lifecycle execution within Agiloft, including intake, tracking, renewals, and repository management
  • Manage approval workflows and signature routing, including follow-up with stakeholders
  • Ensure adherence to signature authority policies and internal controls
  • Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, Sales, Real Estate, and Operations to facilitate contract execution
  • Optimize Agiloft functionality, including templates, workflows, dashboards, and naming conventions
  • Leverage AI tools to streamline contract review, intake, and document management
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual work
  • Drive standardization and simplification across contract and legal workflows
  • Support training on contract processes, systems (Agiloft, DocuSign), and legal tools
  • Develop clear, user-friendly guidance for common processes (NDAs, submissions, renewals)
  • Enable business stakeholders to independently and effectively navigate contract workflows
  • Support policy management, including updates, version control, and system maintenance (PolicyTech)
  • Assist in coordinating policy rollout and communication
  • Provide administrative and operational support to the Legal team as needed
  • Operate effectively in a small, nimble legal team—adapting to shifting priorities and evolving needs
  • Take on special projects and process improvement initiatives that enhance Legal team effectiveness
  • Act as a reliable operational partner, ensuring continuity and support across Legal activities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in contract administration, legal operations or paralegal support
  • Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and e-signature platforms
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong communication and cross functional partnership skills

Qualifications

  • Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field or equivalent experience
  • Experience supporting a corporate legal department in a matrixed organization
  • Exposure to legal technology optimization, automation, or AI-enabled tools
  • Experience supporting policy governance or compliance processes
  • Experience using Agiloft and Docu-Sign systems

Benefits

Role is eligible for 5% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.

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