Director, Legal Operations
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Job Location:
Asbury Park, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today were changing that fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest smartest way to build new clean power delivering megawatts of generation in months not years and powering Americas energy and future right where its needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants were reshaping how and how fast energy gets built in the U.S.
Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World and winner of the U.S. Department of Energys Grand Prize for Clean Energy Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.
Headquartered in Asbury Park New Jersey Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago Baltimore and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.
We move fast solve hard problems and take our work seriously but never ourselves. We value clear thinking accountability and execution. At the same time were collaborative by default and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart grounded people who show up for each other whether thats troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.
If youre looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. wed love to meet you.
About The Role
The Director of Legal Operations will report to the General Counsel and will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational framework of Solar Landscapes legal department as it scales. This role will focus on establishing best practices across legal operations improving workflows and ensuring that the team is equipped with the right tools and processes to deliver outstanding legal support to the organization. You will be responsible for evaluating and implementing software solutions for contract management billing file management and other administrative functions.
Responsibilities
- Legal Operations Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive legal operations strategy aligned with the departments growth and the companys business goals.
- Process Optimization:Identify opportunities to improve and streamline workflows reducing manual processes and enhancing collaboration within the legal team and with cross-functional departments.
- Software Evaluation & Implementation: Lead the evaluation selection and implementation of legal technology solutions including contract management systems billing platforms document management and administrative tools.
- Vendor & Budget Management: Oversee legal vendor management including negotiating contracts managing billing processes and optimizing relationships with external counsel and legal service providers.
- Data & Reporting:Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to track the departments performance improve decision-making and ensure operational transparency.
- Compliance & Risk Management Support: Work closely with the legal team to support risk management initiatives and ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between the legal team and other departments (e.g. finance HR IT) ensuring alignment on cross-functional projects budget management and operational initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (advanced degrees are a plus but not required).
- 5 years of experience in legal operations and management in-house or at a law firm.
- Proficient in business applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel document management systems and legal enterprise software.
- Ability to work with multiple data sets to make informed recommendations; experience with business intelligence tools such as Analytics and Power BI is preferred.
- Experience in implementing and managing legal technology solutions (e.g. contract management systems billing platforms).
- Proven ability to streamline operations and manage legal department budgets.
- Strong project management skills with a focus on process improvement.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of legal billing practices contracts and regulatory requirements.
$120000 - $165000 a year
Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
Benefits and Perks
We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:
Training / Professional development opportunities
401(k) with 4% company match
Summer Fridays
Flexible remote/hybrid work options
Paid parental leave
Team lunches events and stocked kitchens
Modern collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park New York City Boston Chicago and Baltimore
Medical dental and vision coverage
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Diploma
- Jpa
- Community Support
- Infection Control
- Contract Management
- ACCA
About Company
Solar Landscape is the leading developer of community solar projects on commercial & industrial rooftops in the United States.
