Forterra · 1 day ago
Legal Operations Associate
Clarksburg, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expForterra is a company focused on transforming the battlefield through autonomous systems. They are seeking a highly experienced Legal Operations Associate to manage legal documents, oversee corporate administrative tasks, and enhance legal operations within a dynamic legal team.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Negotiate and manage non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, supply contracts, and other critical legal documents
Oversee corporate administrative tasks, including maintaining the company’s cap table, as well as documenting and maintaining records related to Board meetings
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance legal operations and implement process improvements
Leverage project management skills to support team initiatives and drive operational efficiency
Prepare, review, and organize legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all corporate and legal materials
Triage and provide frontline support for requests from the Company to the Legal Department
Work closely with attorneys, executives, and other stakeholders to provide comprehensive legal support and guidance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a legal-related field
Paralegal certificate
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a paralegal-type role
Demonstrated experience in negotiating agreements and managing contracts
Proven expertise in corporate administrative matters
Demonstrable experience in legal operations, vendor management, and successful implementation of operational improvements
Experience with cap table management (preferably in CARTA)
Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced and energetic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
Adaptability and eagerness to learn in a constantly changing legal and Company landscape
Preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
A combination of both law firm and in-house experience, preferably in defense
Interest in defense or national security
Benefits
Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
$9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
Company
Forterra
Forterra delivers autonomous mission systems for defense.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-11-14
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