Umbra - Santa Barbara, CA
posted 4 months ago
Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity. Our mission is to deliver global omniscience. To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra provides easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available, which is an indispensable tool for the growing number of organizations monitoring the Earth. We empower our customers to create the solutions that inform, inspire, and address our planet's most pressing needs. We're helping to create a brand new industry that has never meaningfully existed before. Umbra is seeking a talented and motivated Legal Operations Specialist to join the Legal group. As our company grows and continues to disrupt the industry, we require a proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable individual to manage and streamline the operations and play a critical role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our team. The individual filling this role will report to the Vice President, Head of Legal and collaborate with all company groups to support Umbra's mission. The Legal Operations Specialist will contribute to the development and execution of the Legal group's strategic plan, aligning with the company's overall business strategy. This role involves providing strong administrative and business support for the contract management function, including drafting, reviewing, and tracking contracts, ensuring compliance, and managing contract databases. The specialist will oversee relationships with external legal service providers, manage their performance, and optimize cost-efficiency. Additionally, the role includes assisting in ensuring the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations, and assisting in the preparation of regulatory submissions. The specialist will lead the evaluation and implementation of legal technology solutions to streamline the group's operations, enhance productivity, and ensure data security. Collaborating with the Vice President, Head of Legal, the specialist will manage the legal department's budget, track expenses, and optimize resource allocation. Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the efficiency of legal operations is also a key responsibility. The role requires developing and maintaining a centralized repository of team knowledge, including templates, guidelines, and best practices, while providing administrative and operational support to the legal team. Finally, the specialist will analyze data trends, key metrics, and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and participate in other projects as needed.