Legal Operations Specialist - Contracts Administrator

Lynden Incorporated is seeking a Legal Operations Specialist to join our SeaTac-based legal team.

In this role, you will manage contract lifecycle processes, coordinate contract administration, maintain legal files, and track legal matters from intake through completion.

This position is not safety sensitive.

 

Join a stable, family-owned company with more than 40 years without layoffs.

You will have the opportunity to improve the tools, workflows, and information that help Lynden’s legal team and business partners manage contracts and legal matters effectively.

 

Who we are: 

Lynden is a family-owned transportation and logistics company helping customers balance speed and budget with shipping via air, land, or sea.

Our SeaTac corporate office supports 15 Lynden companies and more than 2,500 employees.

With 40+ years of no layoffs, we offer you long-term stability in a career that’s as rewarding as it is an adventure!

 

 What You Will Be Doing


* Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle using our contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform.


* Prepare agreements for signature; coordinate intake and template requests; review and revise agreements using approved templates and attorney guidance; track contractual obligations; and provide deadline reminders.


* Maintain the company’s legal calendar and develop a comprehensive dashboard to track open matters, including litigation, discovery, research items, and department projects.


* Coordinate the intake and management of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and monitor the legal notice mailbox and email for timely routing and follow-up.


* Organize legal files and support legal matter management from intake through completion, including discovery requests, litigation support, legal research deliverables, and permitting.


* Create and maintain forms, templates, SOPs, and workflow tools to streamline legal operations.


* Build and maintain user-friendly SharePoint sites.


* Support the administration of the company’s records retention program by coordinating updates, tracking retention requirements, and helping business partners implement records management practices.


* Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, Lynden companies, and cross-functional business partners.

What’s In It for You:


* Discretionary bonus program


* Competitive wages + annual wage reviews


* Cell Allowance: $10 per month


* Two medical plans starting as low as $0/month


* Medical, dental and vision for your family for $222/month (HDHP)


* Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)


* Mental health programs (in-office and virtual)


* 17 days Paid Time Off a year + additional paid extended leave.

PTO increases with tenure


* 8 paid holidays each year


* 401(k) with company match + additional contributions


* No-cost Employee assistance program, life insurance, long term disability and AD&D


* Tuitio...