Legal Operations and Risk Management Specialist

Job Description

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

Full-time