Legal Project & Operations Manager

Opportunity Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and self-driven Projects & Operations Manager to join our Legal team. In this role, you will help ensure legal work is delivered efficiently and effectively to internal stakeholders while driving contract operations and legal technology initiatives across the organization. You will partner closely with teams across Legal, Finance, Product, Sales, Financial Systems, and Procurement to lead cross-functional projects, develop dashboards and reporting tools, and streamline processes that enable the business to move faster. This role will also help refine best practices and build a scalable project management playbook to support the continued growth of the Legal team. If you are passionate about deploying technology-driven solutions to enhance patient experience, drive clinical excellence, and achieve healthcare operational efficiencies, we want to hear from you! What you’ll do: Legal Operations: Own and optimize the Ironclad CLM platform, including system administration, workflow configuration, templates, approvals, integrations, and reporting Maintain contract database integrity and ensure accurate data governance and reporting Design and implement scalable intake, triage, and lifecycle processes for vendor and commercial agreements Develop training materials, playbooks, and self-service resources to support contract tools and workflows Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies Build dashboards and performance metrics for Legal leadership Oversee knowledge management, including FAQs, intranet content, template libraries, and legal resources Support general legal administrative operations in a fast-paced, evolving environment  Project Management: Lead and execute cross-functional legal projects in partnership with internal stakeholders Develop project plans, timelines, and communications to ensure visibility and alignment Track milestones, risks, and deliverables; provide regular progress reporting to leadership Establish repeatable project management frameworks to enhance compliance and operational programs Collaborate across teams to define and optimize scalable, consistent processes Build strong cross-functional relationships both internally and externally to drive alignment and execution What you’ll need: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 5+ years in contract management, legal operations, or legal technology administration Strong proficiency with Ironclad and similar CLM/procurement platforms Experience with Jira, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Demonstrated success implementing legal technology, automation, and scalable contract workflows Proven project management experience driving cross-functional initiatives from plan through execution (PMP or similar certification a plus) Experience supporting in-house legal teams in fast-paced environments Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder management Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset Pay & Perks: 💻 Fully remote opportunity with about 5% travel 🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program  📈 401K retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account  🏝️Flexible Time Off + Company Holidays 👶 Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave  🐶 Pet insurance   The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000 annually; as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401k and bonus. In accordance with state applicable laws, Cohere is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment. Interview Process*: Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening Meet your Hiring Manager! Team Interview  Cross Functional Interview  Final Interview  *Subject to change About Cohere Health: Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform delivers AI-powered solutions that streamline access to quality care by improving payer-provider collaboration, cost containment, and healthcare economics. Cohere Health works with over 660,000 providers and handles over 12 million prior authorization requests annually. Its responsible AI auto-approves up to 90% of requests for millions of health plan members. With the acquisition of ZignaAI, we’ve further enhanced our platform by launching our Payment Integrity Suite, anchored by Cohere Validate™, an AI-driven clinical and coding validation solution that operates in near real-time. By unifying pre-service authorization data with post-service claims validation, we’re creating a transparent healthcare ecosystem that reduces waste,