Legal Operations Lead

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

As Legal Operations Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and scaling the legal function. You’ll be responsible for implementing legal technologies, establishing operational processes, and directly communicating with and supporting stakeholders at every level. The Legal Operations Lead reports to Saronic’s General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities: :
• Legal Technology & Systems
• Identify, implement, and manage legal technology tools (e.g., contract lifecycle management, document management, entity management, and e-billing)
• Build technical workflows from the ground up to support business pipelines using the existing Saronic stack, automation tools, and collaboration platforms
• Create dashboards and reporting mechanisms for legal KPIs, including contract turnaround times, compliance metrics, and spending
• Operational Excellence
• Use Sharepoint, Outlook, ServiceNow, Confluence, and other platforms to manage, collaborate, store, and share company work product
• Establish and maintain templates, playbooks, SOPs, and knowledge management systems
• Build and optimize scalable processes for key legal workflows, including contract intake, NDA and contract processing, vendor onboarding, and IP management
• Partner with counsel to determine how to best convey guidance, processes, and general matters using project management and presentation tools
• Develop training materials and policies used at the company level to onboard users onto legal systems and processes
• Vendor and Outside Counsel Management
• Work closely with Security, IT, and Procurement leaders to support the role of legal and compliance as key stakeholders in the TPRM process
• Partner with the General Counsel and Head of Contract Strategy to establish Outside Counsel Billing Guidelines and support efficient engagement with external counsel
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Partner with internal stakeholders (compliance, engineering, HR, IT) to ensure that relevant and actionable guidance is integrated into daily operations
• Assist in internal audits, due diligence preparation, and regulatory inquiries and required filings with local and state governments

Required Qualifications: :
• 5+ years of experience in legal operations
• Based in or willing and able to relocate to Austin, TX
• Experience working in a high-growth startup environment
• Significant prior experience working with legal and compliance teams, with a robust understanding of common matters, work product, needs, and operational requirements
• Strong project management skills and a track record of driving cross-functional initiatives to completion
• Proven experience deploying tools including multi-system automations, CLM platforms, matter management systems, and e-billing systems
• A high level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive legal and business information

Preferred Qualifications: :
• Legal or paralegal training (JD, LLM, or paralegal certification) is a plus but not required
• High EQ with the ability to support a diverse set of problem sets and stakeholders
• Interest in technical concepts, applications, and processes, including emerging legal and compliance tech solutions

Physical Demands:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing and walking within the office.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).

Benefits:
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.