<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Contract Management Specialist/Legal Assistant </strong>to support contract-related activities and legal operations for a team based in the Denver Tech Center. This 6-month contract position (potentially longer) is ideal for someone with experience coordinating documents, tracking deadlines, and maintaining accurate legal records in a hybrid work environment (Fridays Remote, M-T onsite). The role offers the opportunity to contribute across the contract lifecycle while partnering with internal stakeholders to keep legal and administrative processes organized and efficient.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Provide ongoing contract management and administrative support, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements with both internal personnel and external stakeholders.</li><li>Coordinate the contract lifecycle process while maintaining excellent customer service.</li><li>Analyze contracts to ensure compliance to company policy, government specifications and other requirements.</li><li>Collaborate and coordinate with internal contributors and subject matter experts to ensure content is complete and accurate.</li><li>Ensure all departments are aware of critical tasks.</li><li>Oversee communication during entire contract process, coordinate meetings, calendars and deadlines across multiple internal departments – this is more as needed. </li><li>They have redline requests come in and need to sometimes coordinate getting all people on the teams to review contracts or pricing together.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager/Administrator/Specialist to support a growing life sciences start-up organization. This is a <em>Contract position offering a part-time schedule of approximately 10 hours per week to start (40 hours per month),</em> with the possibility of expanded hours as business needs evolve. The ideal candidate brings strong contract lifecycle expertise and is comfortable working with business partners and legal counsel in a regulated, research-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Oversee agreements from initial request through drafting, review, negotiation, approval, signature, renewal, and closeout.</p><p>• Prepare and revise contract language using approved templates, playbooks, and company standards.</p><p>• Evaluate a range of commercial documents, including confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts, consulting agreements, service agreements, statements of work, and research-related arrangements.</p><p>• Work closely with internal stakeholders and legal advisors to identify business terms, escalation points, and contractual risk.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of active agreements, key dates, amendments, and expiration timelines to support compliance and visibility.</p><p>• Coordinate contract execution workflows and follow through on outstanding approvals or revisions needed to finalize documents.</p><p>• Support ongoing improvements to contracting practices by helping organize processes, documentation, and review consistency as volume increases.</p>
<p>Legal Operations Administrator</p><p>An established boutique Denver law firm is seeking an experienced, proactive Legal Operations Administrator to oversee day-to-day administrative and business operations. This hands-on professional will partner with firm leadership, manage operational functions, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and support the firm's success.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have a strong law firm administration background, with experience in financial administration, HR, vendor management, and technology. This individual will take ownership of business operations, improve processes, and serve as a trusted resource to attorneys and staff.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Law Firm Administration & Operations</p><p>Oversee daily administrative operations and coordinate business functions.</p><p>Partner with firm leadership on operational priorities, policies, and procedures.</p><p>Improve administrative systems, workflows, and processes.</p><p>Manage office operations, service providers, and administrative resources.</p><p>Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve productivity and accountability.</p><p>Financial Administration & Legal Billing</p><p>Oversee billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and reconciliations.</p><p>Monitor unbilled time and outstanding receivables and resolve billing issues with attorneys.</p><p>Prepare financial reports, budgets, expense analyses, and cash-flow updates.</p><p>Identify opportunities to improve billing efficiency, collections, and cost management.</p><p>Manage routine financial administration and coordinate with outside accounting professionals on tax and year-end matters.</p><p>Human Resources</p><p>Oversee HR administration, payroll coordination, benefits, and personnel records.</p><p>Coordinate recruiting support, onboarding, and offboarding.</p><p>Administer employee policies and support performance management.</p><p>Vendor Management</p><p>Technology & Process Improvement</p><p>Evaluate workflows and implement technology-driven efficiencies.</p><p>Leverage automation and AI to streamline processes and reduce manual work.</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>8+ years of progressively responsible experience in law firm administration, legal operations, or professional-services administration.</p><p>Experience with law firm billing, financial administration, and reporting.</p><p>Knowledge of HR administration, payroll, and benefits.</p><p>Experience managing vendors, contracts, and administrative processes.</p><p>Familiarity with legal accounting or practice-management systems such as Clio, Aderant, Elite, Tabs3, PCLaw, or comparable platforms.</p><p>Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</p><p>Technology aptitude and interest in automation, AI, and process improvement.</p><p>Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits.</p><p>To be considered, please email your resume to Mala Saraogi, Director, Robert Half Legal, at mala.saraogi@roberthalf[dot][com] for confidential consideration.</p>