Job Description

The Legal Operations Manager/Contracts Paralegal position will play an essential role in the daily

operations of the legal department in support of the General Counsel and Associate Counsel,

Commercial. Primary experience as a contracts manager will be vital for the successful candidate,

but this role will also have responsibility for keeping the department in order including managing

outside counsel invoices, insurance reimbursement, service of process management, preparing

department metrics reporting. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver, professionally curious,

able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and have a driven, deadline focused mentality.

This role will also directly support the legal department on process improvement, implementation,

and enforcement of legal department policies. This is a high-volume, dynamic role with an

opportunity for growth within the company. We are looking for a thoughtful, creative professional

to help us professionalize the legal department.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for providing full contract lifecycle management (CLM) support; review, drafting, negotiation, and administration of a wide range of commercial contracts consistent with company policies and business practices.
• Identify legal and contractual risks and be able to summarize issues and provide practical advice and solutions.
• Ability to manage a CLM system.
• Work across multiple legal department areas of focus; contracts, legal operations, outside counsel billing, administration, state corporate filings, and litigation support.
• Manage multiple projects across multiple groups based upon legal initiatives.
• Succinctly communicates status of work, next steps and assist with stakeholder management.
• Promote a collaborative culture with a commitment to professional client service.
• Draft legal correspondence and is a highly skilled proof-reader.
• Perform basic paralegal/administrative support as necessary.

What we're looking for:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, and specifically PowerPoint.
• Ability to listen and learn, and a desire to grow in your career.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong critical thinking skills with solid judgment.
• Ability to be nimble and responsive to myriad in-house and customer requests, and have the ability to interact effectively with senior management, colleagues, and customers.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure as well as handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• BS/BA in a related analytical major
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience with increasingly complex responsibilities in a contracts management environment.
• Experience as an individual contributor responsible for review, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts including master service agreements, consulting agreements, procurement agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Wondering if you should apply? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Viega, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box in the qualifications section, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions we have in the future.

Total Rewards Package : 

Compensation

• Base: $$ - $$ (rounded to nearest $1,000) annually/hourly, based on specific compensable factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, and geographic market.

• Bonus: This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Wellness Program

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution

• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution

• Time Off Programs – 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

Application Window

• Posting date: 11/25/2025

• The application deadline for this job is: 12/29/2025

Your contact person:

Johnathan Nuthall

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