Legal Specialist

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Hiring Remotely in Boston, MA, USA
In-Office or Remote
50K-60K Annually
Junior
Edtech
The Role
Provide contract and legal operations support: process and send contracts via DocuSign, administer Legal Tracker and contract systems, manage vendor payments, draft amendments and correspondence, develop legal process playbooks, support legal projects, and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Legal Specialist provides key support to the Jenzabar Legal Team by performing duties to assist legal and contract operations.

Essential Tasks

  • Process contract-related requests in a timely and efficient manner including: reviewing and approving Secondary Services Orders, NDAs, Client Forms, Beta Agreements, and other contracts in the Company’s contract management systems; sending out contracts for signature via DocuSign; and processing contracts when returned signed
  • Support the legal responsibilities of Jenzabar’s Legal Department
  • Assist the legal team with legal-related projects and tasks
  • Coordinate with other members of the legal group to ensure effective workflow, consistent execution, and unified approaches throughout the legal department
  • Provide first line of support to administrative and day to day requests from Company’s sales and services teams, third-party partners, and others in and outside of the organization
  • Serve as primary administrator for Legal Tracker, the Legal Department’s matter management and electronic billing system
  • Assist in the management and administration of Legal’s contract management systems
  • Develop playbooks and guidelines to improve legal processes
  • Manage the process for timely payment of outside counsel and legal vendors     
  • Draft various legal documents such as amendments, letters, and correspondence
  • Leverage AI-enabled tools and analytics to enhance decision-making, improve efficiency, and drive measurable business outcomes when appropriate
  • Apply sound judgment and ethical standards when using AI, ensuring accuracy, data privacy, and responsible human-in-the-loop oversight
  • Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • 2+ years of relevant work experience
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Advanced analytical and practical problem-solving skills
  • Organized and demonstrated project management skills; deadline oriented
  • Ability to multi-task while maintaining great attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and think strategically
  • Self-motivated team player with the ability to work well under pressure and adapt in a changing environment
  • Knowledge of the legal industry
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude, professionalism, and dedication to providing quality service

The pay range for this position is $50,000-$60,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, geographic location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.


Benefits

Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K, Educational Assistance 


Jenzabar does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetics, genetic markers and carrier status, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by state and federal laws.

Please Note: Jenzabar does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Electronic Monitoring Notice:

Job applicants are advised that Jenzabar reserves the right to monitor, access, review, and disclose electronic activity conducted on Company‑owned devices, networks, and systems, as well as activity involving Jenzabar applications or accounts accessed on personal devices. Monitoring may include email, messaging, internet usage, files, applications, and other electronic communications or data, and is performed for security, compliance, and operational purposes. 

Skills Required

  • Process and manage contracts using contract management systems and DocuSign
  • Serve as primary administrator for Legal Tracker (matter management and electronic billing)
  • Leverage AI-enabled tools and analytics responsibly with human oversight
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Advanced analytical and practical problem-solving skills
  • Organized with demonstrated project management skills and deadline orientation
  • Ability to multi-task while maintaining strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, think strategically, and adapt in changing environments
  • Knowledge of the legal industry
  • Professionalism and dedication to providing quality service
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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
470 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Jenzabar is higher education’s trusted advisor, offering technology solutions and services that are tailored to fit the evolving needs of institutions both today and in the future. Collaborating with over 1,300 clients worldwide, we provide scalable software and services, designed to drive performance across campus and throughout the full student lifecycle. Exclusively serving higher education, more colleges and universities selected a Jenzabar student information system over any other SIS during the past six years. For further information, please visit www.jenzabar.com.

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