Legal Operations Specialist
MariaDB plc is seeking a Legal Operations Specialist to join its Legal team, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency within the department. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in contract management, legal administration, or paralegal work, particularly those passionate about legal operations and Legal Tech. The position is remote, based in Bulgaria, or available as a hybrid role in Sofia.
The Legal Operations Specialist will manage the daily flow of legal requests and contracts, ensuring proper routing for internal review, signing, and archiving. They will oversee the DocuSign Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, ensuring accurate filing and metadata management. Additional responsibilities include performing operational reviews of NDAs, procurement contracts, and standard sales agreements, organizing copyright and trademark registrations with external legal firms, and assisting in streamlining the contract review process. The role also involves providing operational support to Sales and other global teams, helping them understand how to request legal support and check the status of their requests. Staying current on Legal Tech, including AI for lawyers and legal operations, is also essential.
Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in legal operations or legal project management, or in a contract manager, contract administrator, legal secretary, or paralegal role, ideally within a software or technology environment. A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, or Law is required; a law degree or partial legal education is a plus, but active bar admission is not necessary. Advanced proficiency with MS Office (Excel/Word) and Google Workspace is essential, along with proficiency in Salesforce and DocuSign (CLM & eSignature). Exceptional attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills are crucial for collaborating with diverse, global, distributed teams and external legal vendors.
MariaDB offers a competitive compensation package, 25 days of paid annual leave plus holidays, and a high degree of flexibility and freedom. Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures. The company provides unparalleled learning and growth opportunities, collaborating with high-caliber colleagues worldwide.
MariaDB plc is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace, celebrating diverse experiences and perspectives that drive innovation and success. The company does not sponsor work visas or relocation and is dedicated to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities within the application and interview process.