Senior Legal Operations Manager
The Senior Legal Operations Manager at Roofstock is a pivotal role within the Legal team, responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of legal work within the organization. This includes managing contract intake, routing, workflow optimization, and status tracking using tools like Zip. The position also involves performing initial triage and review of incoming third-party agreements, evaluating key terms such as indemnification and liability, and establishing repository standards to ensure organized and accessible legal records. This role requires close collaboration with Finance, People Operations, Compliance, and various business teams to streamline legal processes and support the company's growth.
Key responsibilities encompass administering legal technology, building operational dashboards, and improving workflows through automation. The Senior Legal Operations Manager will oversee law firm billing guidelines, manage outside counsel engagements, and perform initial invoice reviews. Additionally, the role involves tracking legal spend against department budgets and collaborating directly with Accounting and Finance on monthly accruals, reporting, and operational friction points. The position also includes supporting rate negotiations with outside counsel and evaluating third-party legal vendors.
Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in legal operations, contract management, or paralegal roles, with a strong background in corporate paralegal responsibilities. A solid understanding of key contract terms, corporate entity management across multiple jurisdictions, and litigation hold procedures is essential. Practical experience with litigation and claims management, including matter intake, issuing litigation holds, managing discovery and document collection, tracking critical deadlines, and coordinating with outside litigation counsel, is also required. Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel is necessary, and familiarity with legal tools such as Zip (CLM), Carta (cap table/entity management), DataSite (VDR), Serengeti/Tracker, or Ironclad is preferred.
The compensation for this role ranges from $115,000 to $135,000 annually, reflecting the candidate's experience and qualifications. Roofstock offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks designed to support employee well-being and professional growth.
Roofstock is a leading end-to-end investment platform for single-family rental homes, aiming to reinvent the rental housing ecosystem for the benefit of all. With a team of over 750 employees, the company fosters a collaborative and can-do culture that fuels its growth. In 2022, Roofstock closed on its Series E funding, raising $240 million, and has offices in the Bay Area and New York City. The company has expanded through acquisitions, including Stessa, RentPrep, and Mynd, and took an ownership stake in Casago in 2025, broadening its platform to support both long-term and short-term rental investment services.