Legal Operations and Contract Lead

WHO WE ARE:

Simpli.fi provides marketing technologies,  solutions, and workflow automation for advertisers and agencies of all sizes. We specialize in helping organizations that operate across many locations, jurisdictions, or local markets—where location matters and incrementality counts—by uniting data, automation, and intelligence to drive measurable growth.

Our platform powers highly targeted, high-volume campaigns across omnichannel environments including CTV, native, mobile, display, and social. We deliver transparent performance with local precision at national scale. Simpli.fi enables marketers—from multi-location brands and independent agencies who serve them, to political, advocacy, and public-affairs organizations—to activate locally relevant messaging, measure real-world impact, and generate clear, actionable insights.

Simpli.fi is backed by leading private equity firms Blackstone and GTCR. To learn more, visit Simpli.fi.

 

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Simpli.fi is currently looking for a Legal Operations and Contract Lead that will serve as the operational engine of the Legal department, combining disciplined commercial contract management with hands-on execution of legal operations initiatives. This role is responsible for driving the full contract lifecycle while building and implementing the systems, workflows, reporting structures, and AI capabilities that enable Legal to operate efficiently and at scale. 

Working in close partnership with the Head of Legal & Business Affairs, this individual will manage contracting throughput, execute cross-functional legal projects, train business teams on contracting processes, and lead the practical implementation of legal technology and AI tools. 

This role is critical to building structure, accountability, and operational maturity within Legal as the company continues to scale.

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Manage and optimize the full commercial contract lifecycle, including drafting, redlining, negotiation coordination, execution, renewals, and post-signature tracking.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on contract-related matters, process guidance, and policy adherence.
• Implement and manage legal systems and workflows, including CLM configuration, clause library maintenance, centralized intake, and automation tools.
• Build scalable documentation standards, templates, playbooks, and reporting dashboards to enhance visibility and accountability.
• Train and support internal teams on contracting processes, legal systems, and operational best practices.
• Drive operational improvements through workflow redesign, data tracking, performance metrics, and AI-enabled efficiencies, partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, IT, Compliance, Security, and HR.
• Lead project management for legal initiatives, ensuring clear timelines, defined ownership, and measurable outcomes.

 

YOU’LL HAVE THE FOLLOWING TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, legal technology, or related operational roles within a legal function.
• Experience managing the end-to-end commercial contract lifecycle in a high-volume, cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with MSAs, DPAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, insertion orders, and related amendments.
• Ability to identify contractual risk, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately escalate legal issues.
• Experience administering or implementing CLM tools and improving legal systems to drive efficiency, visibility, and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to design, refine, and scale legal workflows, including intake, tracking, reporting, and documentation standards.
• Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational capabilities, with a performance-oriented mindset.
• Experience building or evolving processes within a high-growth or rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of how AI, automation, and data can enhance contracting, reporting, and overall legal operations performance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in fast-moving ad-tech environment

• Legal operations certification (e.g., CLOC, ACC Legal Ops) or Project Management Certification