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Clune Construction Company

Legal Operations Specialist

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  • Full Time
  • $81,000 - $112,000
  • Chicago, IL
April 20, 2026

Job Description

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Operations Specialist to support the strategic and operational functions of our Legal Department. This role is ideal for a professional with 3–5 years of experience in legal operations, law firm administration, or corporate legal support with a strong preference for a candidate who has experience in contract administration and/or working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) or Contract Management Systems (CMS). The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving efficiency and operational excellence.

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Counsel, the Legal Operations Specialist will play a key role in managing vendor relationships, overseeing legal budgets and spend, implementing best practices, and supporting the administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including intake, coordination, execution, tracking, and maintenance within a CLM or CMS. This role will also support the Legal department’s broader strategic initiatives.

What We Offer
At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: 

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company 

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan

  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans

  • Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans

  • Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education

  • Fitness Program

  • Pet Insurance

 
Core Values and Behaviors
Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.
 

Job Requirements:

· Proactive, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Ability to learn new software to support the operations of the legal department.

· Self-motivated, independently able to solve problems and meet deadlines

Education and Experience:

· Associate’s degree or equivalent.

· 3-5 years of experience in legal operations.

Pay Range: $81,000 - $112,000

All candidates must provide a resume.
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

Salary
  • $81,000 - $112,000


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