We are looking for an Associate Legal Specialist (Legal Operations) to join our Legal team in Chicago, Illinois.
As the Associate Operations Specialist (Legal Operations), reporting to the VP & Chief Counsel, you will play a key role in shaping and supporting the development of our evolving Legal Operations function. This newly created position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to foundational initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency, and process improvement across our legal operations.
What you'll do in this role:
Manage Legal Tracker for matter creation, vendor onboarding, budgeting, and invoice processing.
Coordinate with external legal service providers and vendors to ensure compliance with billing guidelines and deliver cost-effective services.
Assist with annual budget preparation and ongoing financial reporting for the Legal & Government Affairs function.
Build and maintain dashboards and tracking reports to monitor KPIs and support data-driven decision-making.
Aggregate and analyze data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
Support implementation of new tools, processes, and workflows to enhance efficiency within the legal department.
Develop templates and internal guidelines to standardize practices and improve consistency.
Position Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years experience or Associate's degree with 2+ years experience in contracts administration, financial analysis, budgeting, or legal operations
Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Forms, Word, PowerPoint, and Power Automate; familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or legal tech platforms such as Legal Tracker
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
You will typically be in the office Monday - Wednesday and remotely Thursdays and Fridays.
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Compensation:
Pay Range:$59,000-$78,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
- Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
- Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
- Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company:
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
Conagra Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a company match and an additional company contribution, plus pension eligibility for certain groups. Company materials and filings emphasize this as a core strength across many roles.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive pay and bonus opportunities are presented as a meaningful part of total rewards. Summaries characterize annual incentives as consistent and an important contributor to overall compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness resources are highlighted alongside perks like discounts and legal benefits. Day‑one eligibility for many corporate and non‑union roles is called out, supporting easy access to these programs.
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What We Do
Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results. We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.
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