Legal Contract Operations Lead

The Legal Contract Operations Lead at DoorDash is responsible for administering the intake of non-bug-related contract change requests, project managing contract template updates, and performing audits on contract processes. This role ensures seamless contract operations across multiple platforms, engages in RFP processes for vendor selection, and collaborates with legal team members to streamline workflows.

Candidates for the Legal Contract Operations Lead position at DoorDash should possess a BA/BS degree in pre-law or business, along with 4+ years of progressive legal process support and contract governance experience. Strong project management skills, extraordinary communication abilities, and familiarity with contracting technologies like Ironclad and Nintex are crucial.

Yes, the Legal Contract Operations Lead role at DoorDash offers the flexibility of being fully remote or hybrid at one of their office locations, allowing you to work in an environment that suits your lifestyle while contributing to the team’s success.

In the Legal Contract Operations Lead role at DoorDash, you'll work with several contracting technologies, including Ironclad, Salesforce, Nintex, and PacSafe. Proficiency in these platforms will enhance your ability to manage contracts and streamline legal operations effectively.

DoorDash provides a comprehensive benefits package for Legal Contract Operations Leads, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous paid time off, among others, ensuring employees are supported in various aspects of their lives.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples from your previous roles where you handled contract management, emphasizing the tools you used and the outcomes of your projects.

Discuss your project management strategies and tools that help you stay organized. Share an example where you effectively prioritized multiple tasks without sacrificing quality.

Provide specific details about an RFP you led, including the steps you took from requirements gathering to evaluation. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Be sure to mention relevant technologies like Ironclad and Nintex, and provide examples of how you've used these tools to enhance contract processes in your previous roles.

Discuss your approach to conducting audits, focusing on the importance of accuracy and compliance. Share a specific audit you conducted or participated in, and the actions taken based on the findings.

Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning the resources you follow, such as industry blogs, webinars, or networking events that help you stay informed about new developments.

Share a specific project where you successfully implemented a process improvement, detailing the situation, your actions, and the results achieved.

Illustrate this mindset by sharing a situation where you actively worked to ensure that the needs of internal or external clients were met through your legal operations work.

Provide an example that showcases your communication skills and approach to teamwork, highlighting how you facilitated collaboration on a specific project.

Discuss current trends or challenges in the industry, providing your perspective on how to address these challenges effectively, showcasing your industry knowledge.