Associate, Legal Operations

Location:
Norwalk, CT – Hybrid

Step into a mission-driven role where your work directly supports life-changing scientific progress. My client, a powerhouse nonprofit advancing research and accelerating therapies, is searching for an agile, detail-obsessed Contracts Administrator who thrives at the intersection of legal precision and operational excellence. If you love keeping organizations compliant, organized, and moving at top speed - this is your moment.

• Competitive salary + robust benefits package
• Hybrid flexibility with meaningful work supporting patients
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally across Legal, Operations & Scientific teams
• Career growth in a nationally recognized research-focused organization
• Inclusive culture rooted in purpose, integrity, and collaboration

• Review, draft, and support negotiations for vendor, confidentiality, sponsorship & related agreements
• Maintain contract systems, templates, reporting, and file structures
• Partner with internal teams to ensure smooth, compliant contract workflows
• Manage purchase orders, invoices, and Salesforce contract processes
• Provide guidance, tracking, and process improvements across the legal lifecycle

• 1+ years in contract review/administration, ideally in healthcare, academic, pharma, or non-profit
• Exceptionally organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Skilled communicator comfortable working cross-functionally
• Tech savvy;
  Salesforce or Docu Sign experience a plus