About the role
At Blackbaud, our Law Department is evolving into a modern, scalable, and highly effective business partner. As our Legal Operations Principal, you'll play a key role in making that happen. You'll combine operational leadership, financial management, governance support, and process improvement to help the Law Department operate efficiently and deliver greater impact across the business.
Working closely with the Chief Legal Officer, Legal leadership, Finance, IT, and external partners, you'll drive operational excellence, optimise legal spend, support Board and governance activities, and enhance the systems and processes that enable our legal team to perform at its best.
We're looking to base this role within proximity to our Charleston headquarters, as it will involve regular support for Board meetings and engagement with executive leadership.
What you'll be doing
Lead legal operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, spend reporting, eBilling administration, and invoice management
Manage legal technology, vendors, and operational programmes to improve efficiency, scalability, and adoption
Partner across Legal, Finance, IT, Tax, and Treasury to streamline processes and support strategic initiatives
Coordinate Board and corporate governance activities, including Board materials, director onboarding, compliance filings, and entity management
Support the Chief Legal Officer and Legal leadership team through departmental planning, knowledge sharing, meetings, and key projects
Quarterly visits to our Headquarters in Charleston, SC will be required for this role
What you'll bring
5+ years' experience in legal operations, corporate paralegal, executive support, or a related legal function
Experience managing budgets, billing processes, financial reporting, and vendor relationships
Strong project management, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting senior executives and working across multiple business functions
Familiarity with legal technology, eBilling platforms, board governance processes, or legal service providers
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Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
The starting base pay is $87,700.00 to $114,200.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.Benefits Include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Remote-flexible workforce
Wellness Programs
401(k) program with employer match
Flexible paid time off
Generous Parental Leave
Donations for Doers
Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
Tuition reimbursement program
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in legal operations, corporate paralegal, executive support, or related legal function.
- Experience managing budgets, billing processes, financial reporting, and vendor relationships.
- Strong project management, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience supporting senior executives and working across multiple business functions.
- Familiarity with legal technology, eBilling platforms, board governance processes, or legal service providers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and “wellbeing days” are emphasized, and feedback suggests PTO is a consistent strength. Remote/hybrid flexibility further supports time-away needs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs, health coaching, and flexibility (including remote/hybrid schedules) are highlighted as part of a holistic support approach. Tuition reimbursement, wellness recognition, and home-office support add everyday value.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Benefits extend to mental health support, fertility options, and travel support for abortion care, with parental leave also included. These offerings signal attention to diverse needs across life stages.
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What We Do
Blackbaud unleashes the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. As the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact, Blackbaud expands what is possible across the nonprofit and education sectors, at companies committed to social responsibility, and for individual change makers. Built specifically for fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management, Blackbaud’s essential software accelerates impact through unmatched expertise and powerful data intelligence. Millions of people across more than 100 countries connect, give, learn, and engage through Blackbaud platforms.
Why Work With Us
We’re here to fuel impact that creates a better, more connected world. When nonprofits, social impact teams, schools and individual change-makers have powerful and effective foundational infrastructure, they transform our communities and our world.
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