Legal Operations Manager

Emerald is seeking a Legal Operations Manager to join our legal team. In this role, you’ll help review commercial contracts, manage corporate filings with the SEC, and roll out scalable processes to keep things running smoothly. You’ll report directly to the Deputy General Counsel and work closely with a collaborative, dynamic team. The best candidate will be a proactive, results-driven team member who is passionate about learning and energetic to hit the ground running. 

This is a hybrid role that can be based out of either our New York headquarters, or offices in Orange County, California or Alpharetta, Georgia. You will join us in the office at least 4 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal and administrative support across a range of matters, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, M&A, and organization-wide projects.
• Administer and manage all aspects of the contract review and approval process, including cataloging and tracking contract statuses, training internal stakeholders on templates and procedures, maintaining a contract database, and recommending policies to streamline contract workflows.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and related documents under the guidance of the Deputy General Counsel.
• Implement and oversee legal technology solutions, including the integration and adoption of contract lifecycle management tools.
• Prepare and maintain corporate records, such as bylaws, operating agreements, minutes, and resolutions.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and legal service providers, including billing and expense-related matters.
• Reconcile legal department expenses, process expense reports, and oversee the legal department budget and outside counsel fees.
• Support SEC filings and corporate governance efforts, including file management, drafting board minutes and materials, and maintaining other corporate documents.
• Assist with M&A transactions, including due diligence, post-closing integration, and other strategic initiatives.
• Conduct legal research on state and federal laws, statutes, and court rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree. Juris Doctorates also welcome.
• 3+ years of legal operations experience.
• Experience reviewing commercial contracts and managing contracts through Ironclad or other CLMs.

• Experience using AI 
• Experience working at a technology or media company preferred.

ABOUT EMERALD

Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) is the largest U.S.-based B2B event organizer, empowering businesses to succeed year-round by expanding meaningful connections, developing influential content, and delivering powerful commerce-driven solutions. As the owner and operator of a curated portfolio of B2B events spanning trade shows, conferences, B2C showcases and a scaled hosted buyer platform, Emerald delivers dynamic solutions across leading industries through its robust content and e-commerce marketplace. Emerald is a trusted partner for its thousands of customers, predominantly small and medium-sized businesses, playing a pivotal role in driving year-round commerce through streamlined buying, selling, and networking opportunities. Powered by an experienced team, Emerald is fostering meaningful engagement and delivering unparalleled market access with a commitment to driving business growth 365 days a year.

Join Us at Emerald
 At Emerald, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We actively seek out diverse talent and fresh perspectives, embracing a wide range of professional backgrounds and experiences. Our skills-based hiring approach focuses on capabilities and potential. Over 90% of our roles don’t require a college degree, except for specialized fields like legal, finance, and accounting.

Come grow with us!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Target Compensation: $80,000-120,000

Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position. This range may ultimately vary based on a candidate’s qualifications and may be higher where required by applicable law.

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to strengthen our employees’ physical and mental health, including unlimited vacation for exempt employees, 401(k) plan with a company match, medical/dental/vision coverage, parental and caregiver leave, dependent, commuter and FSA benefits, professional development programs, and mental wellness tools such as weekly guided meditation programs.

If you need accommodation in our application process or have questions about our posted salary range, please email our Talent Acquisition team at Careers@EmeraldX. com.