Legal Operations and Risk Management Specialist

Hoffman Estates, IL


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Administrative

Salary: 85,000.00

Reference ID: 10045033

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/YKSuXS


Job Title:

Legal Operations and Risk Management Specialist

Location (city, state):

Chicagoland Area, IL

Industry:

Environmental Services

Pay:

$65,000–$85,000 base salary + 3–5% annual discretionary bonus (prorated based on start date)

About Our Client:

Our client is a rapidly growing company in the environmental services industry. They are seeking a Legal Operations and Risk Management Specialist to join their in-house legal team. This role will focus heavily on enterprise risk strategy—especially insurance risk—while supporting legal operations as the business scales. This is a high-visibility role with strong growth potential and consistent executive exposure.

Job Description:

This position is 100% in-office with the ability to work remotely two days per month after 30–60 days. The ideal candidate brings 3–5+ years of experience in legal operations or risk management, preferably from a law firm or in-house environment. You’ll take the lead in vendor insurance oversight, risk assessments, and legal process optimization while supporting M&A due diligence and contract operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Management (Approx. 75%)

  • Coordinate with department leaders to identify and evaluate risks across the organization
  • Lead annual and quarterly updates to risk matrices using tools like Excel, ISN, and Avetta
  • Review and monitor insurance policies to ensure proper coverage and cost-effectiveness
  • Manage vendor insurance relationships, including negotiations and application reviews
  • Present risk summaries and recommendations to executive leadership
  • Stay informed on legal, environmental, and regulatory risk trends

Legal Operations (Approx. 25%)

  • Collaborate with legal team and contract specialists on standardized contract templates
  • Support legal processes related to M&A activity and corporate governance
  • Assist with legal system management, document organization, and compliance tracking
  • Coordinate insurance documentation and ensure accurate submissions

Qualifications:

  • 3–5+ years of experience in legal operations or risk management
  • Prior exposure to insurance review and vendor relationship management
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; notary license a plus
  • Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, data analysis), Adobe Sign, and risk platforms (e.g., ISN, Avetta, ERM tools)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive problem solver

Perks:

  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • High-growth environment with advancement potential
  • Strong leadership and collaborative culture
  • Exposure to executive-level projects
  • Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more


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