Legal Operations Specialist

About Mariana Minerals

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies.

We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, and detail-oriented Legal Operations Specialist to join our team and help accelerate the development of our legal operations and contract administration programs. This is a generalist role designed for an individual who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building processes from scratch, and is capable of both diving into the details to drive progress and stepping back to shape broader strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and manage key dates, renewal terms, obligations, and compliance requirements of legal agreements across all of Mariana’s business lines

• Engage with outside counsel and manage invoice review and budgeting

• Partner with the in-house software, finance, and procurement teams to build contract lifecycle management systems and maintain contract compliance

• Develop and implement scalable processes and systems to support company growth, including through developing templates, building workflows and using automation

• Coordinate with leadership to develop and implement the legal department’s strategic plan, including through research on industry trends and leading special projects

• Other specific workflows based on company need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a law, business, finance, or related field

• Strong sense of ownership with ability to anticipate needs and work independently

• Excellent attention to detail and organization

• Clear communication skills

• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and multiple workflows simultaneously

• 3–7+ years of experience in administration/paralegal role in in-house corporate legal department; large law firm creating, reviewing or administering contracts; or a similar role

• Proficiency with tools like Docusign, Acrobat Pro, Wrike, and Microsoft Word

• Experience with contract lifecycle management tools and document management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced start up or similar organization is strongly preferred.

• Experience managing partner onboarding or procurement workflows

• Experience building or improving processes from scratch, including by leveraging software and/or AI

Location

• San Francisco, CA or Houston, TX or Remote

• May include limited travel expectations as needed.

Why Join Mariana Minerals

• Be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of responsible minerals production

• Collaborate with experts across process engineering, software, and AI

• Opportunity to build and scale first-of-a-kind technologies

• Fast-moving, high-impact environment with clear ownership and autonomy

Mariana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.