Legal Operations Specialist

Company Description

Cricut makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy-to-use app, an ever-growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything - custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

Let's make.

Overview

We believe everyone is born creative. We're a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi-workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things.

At Cricut, we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. We give you beautiful, easy-to-master tools so you can make something unique, remarkable, perfect. We surround you with ideas, community, inspiration, and encouragement to take your creativity further than you ever imagined. And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day.

So, make that handcrafted card that feels like a hug. Design a shirt for fun, for family, or for a full-blown business. Craft with a passion or for a purpose. Make something big and bold, itsy-bitsy, amazingly ambitious, or just plain silly. Whatever you make, just make your heart out. Because here's the remarkable truth: When we all make together, we make all things possible.

Let's make.

Job Description

Please note: Must be local or willing to relocate to Utah; willing to work in office 3-4 days a week

Come help us herd cats! We are growing fast. The business is doing new things, and our teams need sound procurement and contracts guidance integrated into their decision-making processes. We need someone rooted in his/her understanding of the legal operations process who can creatively help address the issues that confront a growing tech company. And yes, we are a tech company - not just a crafting or scrapbook company. Cricut's Legal Operations Department is growing and looking for a high-performing Legal Operations Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will report to our Head of Legal Operations. You will assume a wide range of responsibilities, all of which will require critical thinking, innovation, and integrity. We are looking for someone with impeccable attention to detail, high energy, strong project management skills, and a positive attitude. The primary functions of this position center around all things Legal Operations - contracts, spend, vendor due diligence, as well as alignment with procurement and often serving as the main conduit between the Legal Team and all other internal business partners. The position will require a quick learner who is willing to get in, take ownership of distinct processes, and do anything necessary to best support the various needs of our key internal business partners.

Key responsibilities include

• Spend/Financial Management

• Kick-off and monitor all Purchase Order (PO) submissions within company system

• Assist cross-functional business partners through the PO process, serving as designated point of contact for most PO-related inquiries

• Obtain and document necessary company & managerial approvals necessary for PO spend

• Partner with FP&A and Finance team members to track applicable data points (budget vs. actual, correct cost center allocation, asset code needs, etc.)

• Contract Management

• Manage Contract Review Request process, coordinating among various stakeholders, contract professional colleagues, and the greater Legal team.

• Generate reports for contract sponsors, upon request; generate monthly tracking reports

• Provide fly-by assistance to cross-functional business partners on behalf of the Legal team

• Coordinate with Contracts Team, Attorneys, and others to ensure contracts are negotiated, signed, and finalized in time for necessary deadlines

• Assist with contract auto-renewals and expirations, coordinating with budget owners and Legal Team on related PO needs

• Vendor Due Diligence

• Obtain required information and documentation for New Vendor set-up process

• Assist with Vendor Due Diligence in all related systems

• Kick-off & monitor Contractor Onboarding requests

• Help build and deepen due diligence systems and processes

• Administrative Tasks

• Properly train and continually educate business partners on legal/PO/contract processes

• Monitor team e-mail inbox(es) and coordinate/escalate, as necessary

• Maintain internal intranet site(s), including drafting team highlights, FAQs, and more

• Other support, as requested

• Other Responsibilities / Areas for Growth

• Don't be a jerk. Be competent. Be unquestionably ethical. Have a sense of humor. Have humility. Work hard.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, share best practices, and improve efficiency within the Legal department's organizational structure, systems, and technologies.

• Build and maintain strong relationships within the Legal department and with cross-functional departments

• Growth opportunities in this role include the potential to partner with the Privacy function at Cricut to help further deepen compliance, build privacy operations, and enhance due diligence efforts relative to software vendors/audits/employee data/etc.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in the area of Legal Operations, Contract Management or Procurement

• Bachelor's Degree (or its equivalent) with strong academic record

• Sound understanding of corporate accounting and/or financial planning with the ability to balance a budget, track spend, spreadsheet, and the like; Previous financial or budget management experience a plus

• Cross-functional relationship management preferred

• Previous project management experience a plus

• Ability to set priorities, be flexible, handle multiple tasks, and to track and follow up on projects

• Detail-oriented, meticulous, and strong organizational skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills while working collaboratively in a team environment with all levels of the company

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, maintain patience in high pressure situations, and take initiative where appropriate

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

• Experience with a Purchase Order (PO) and/or Contract Lifecycle Management system preferred (e.g., Coupa, SAP, Apttus, Conga, or the like) - please specifically note on your resume

• Experience with electronic signature software (e.g., DocuSign, EchoSign) or other legal/compliance software suites

Personal attributes:

• Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-output, team oriented, practical environment

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company

• Courteous, flexible, highly organized, competent, reliable, proactive and uses independent judgment

• Committed to his or her personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action

• Open and honest in communications with all stakeholders - legal and contracts colleagues, management, customers, and others

• Must manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity

• A good sense of humor and willingness to assist others no matter how small the task

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Candidates must pass a background check and reference check.

Additional Information

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Cricut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E-Verify.