Legend Biotech is seeking a Legal Operations Manager, Contracts & Privacy as part of the Legal team based in Bridgewater, NJ.

Role Overview

The Legal Operations Manager, Contracts & Privacy supports the Legal Department by managing day-to-day contract lifecycle administration, coordinating operational aspects of the company’s Global Privacy program and assisting with legal operations processes and tools. This role is highly execution-oriented and works closely with attorneys and cross-functional partners to ensure efficient, compliant, and well-organized legal workflows in a fast-paced biotech environment. The position will coordinate closely with Legend Biotech’s Chief Privacy Officer and reports to Legend Biotech’s Deputy General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Administration

• Coordinate the end-to-end contract process, including intake, routing, approvals, execution, and filing
• Maintain and update contract records in the company’s CLM system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data
• Ensure contracts comply with company standards, regulatory requirements, and approval processes
• Populate basic contract template agreements (e.g. NDAs, consulting agreements, etc.)
• Track contract status, key dates (e.g., expirations, renewals), and obligations
• Assist in maintaining contract templates, standard forms and clause libraries
• Respond to internal inquiries regarding contract status and process
• Perform other contracts-related activities and tasks as assigned

Privacy Program Support

• Support day-to-day operations of the company’s Global Privacy program
• Assist with privacy impact assessments, security risk assessments and other privacy reviews and documentation
• Maintain records related to data processing activities and ensure compliance with data subject right requests
• Help coordinate privacy training, awareness initiatives and policy updates
• Track and escalate privacy-related issues and requests to appropriate stakeholders
• Organize and coordinate privacy champions meetings to ensure privacy requirements are understood and implemented
• Coordinate implementation of data mapping plan to maintain up to data inventory, liaising with system/business owners, and assist with other EU GDPR operational matters
• Track key privacy metrics (e.g., breaches report, PIAs conducted, DSARs received)
• Assist with clinical trial privacy matters, including informed consent (ICF) updates, investigator/HCP notice, and related matters

Legal Operations Support

• Maintain organized legal files, databases, and corporate records
• Support subsidiary management across US & EU jurisdictions
• Support reporting efforts by compiling basic KPIs, metrics and data for the Legal Team
• Assist with invoice processing and vendor onboarding as needed
• Support implementation and ongoing management of legal systems and tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• 4+ years of experience in legal coordination, contract administration, paralegal support or legal operations
• Experience with contract management systems or similar tools strongly preferred
• Basic familiarity with data privacy concepts and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) is a plus
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Effective communication and responsiveness
• Ability to follow established processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Comfort working with systems, data and cross-functional teams

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Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Paralegal position in our Madison, NJ Office.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining professional experience with a national law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Play a critical role in case preparation by obtaining medical records through authorizations and subpoenas, ensuring timely follow-ups with providers.
• Maintain and streamline case data with well-structured discovery and records organizational charts to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct vital research by issuing Open Public Records Requests and  performing background investigations to support litigation strategy.
• Analyze and summarize medical records summaries and medical treatment chronologies that provide crucial case insights.
• Support attorneys in depositions and discovery by summarizing transcripts, managing key documents, and ensuring timely follow-ups on requests.
• Manage document productions efficiently by reviewing, analyzing, and organizing files from opposing parties and co-defendants.
• Prepare and organize materials for expert witness review, ensuring they have the necessary documentation for case assessments.
• Keep case files impeccably organized and accessible, ensuring a smooth workflow for attorneys and litigation teams.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to maintain a strong team dynamic and ensure smooth case progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, with a strong preference for those with insurance defense experience.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, ensuring clarity in documentation and correspondence.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, balancing multiple tasks with precision and efficiency.
• Proven ability to draft subpoenas and maintain detailed records of received documents.
• Highly organized and detailed-oriented, with a keen ability to manage large volumes of case materials.
• Tech-savvy with sophisticated technical skills, including proficiency in legal research tools and case management software.

Who We Are

Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world’s most innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively — trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.

Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all. Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker’s Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year. Whether you’re designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you’ll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do — and where your work helps shape the future of finance.

What We’re Looking For

Cross River’s Legal team handles all the legal responsibilities at Cross River, and as a Paralegal, you play a key role. The Paralegal will be responsible for utilizing their knowledge and skills to assist in managing the company’s litigation and/or regulatory matters, including the intake and tracking of matters, responding to subpoenas and other legal requests, improving the company’s legal processes, and assisting the legal team with contract review, management and prioritization. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced legal or business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in-house counsel with litigation, contract review and regulatory matter management
• Intake, manage and track all litigation, including the receipt, organization, digital scanning, and distribution of daily incoming mail, as necessary.
• Coordinate the distribution within the business, collection, review, and production of documents and responses to legal requests including subpoenas, levies, garnishments, and discovery requests
• Act as liaison among all parties including court or other neutrals for scheduling and sharing information
• Providing legal and proofing review and document support for standard corporate agreements, such as non-disclosure, marketing, and independent contractor agreements
• Organize and manage documents, including the creation of spreadsheets and retrieval systems
• Check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy
• Build and maintain databases and files

Qualifications:

• 5+ years (minimum) of significant and substantive experience as a Paralegal
• Bachelor’s Degree from recognized US college or university
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program preferred, or a combination of education and/or experience
• Litigation, regulatory and contract matter management experience, including report-generating skills
• Hard working, well organized and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressures
• Experience managing document productions
• Proficient with MS Office Suite - specifically Excel (a must)
• Working knowledge and competency with case management software, a plus
• Thorough knowledge of legal communication principles and practices
• Experience with regulatory examinations and internal investigations, a plus
• Experience with A.I. and other legal technology or software, a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic legal research and investigation skills
• Ability to follow direction and procedures
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and assignments
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Excellent judgement, analytical skills and decision making

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Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00