Legal Operations

About the role

The legal team at Polymarket operates within one of the most scrutinized areas of the internet, where regulatory compliance and operational efficiency are critical. We move quickly to adapt to evolving legal landscapes, and it is essential that nothing slips through the cracks - whether it's a filing deadline or an unsigned contract. This role is designed for someone who takes operational ownership seriously and views process optimization as a strategic advantage. As part of the Legal Operations team, you will serve as the vital link between the legal department and other parts of the company, ensuring that contracts, requests, and compliance tasks are managed smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for maintaining systems that facilitate the legal team's workflows, ensuring deadlines are met, and requests are handled proactively. This is an individual contributor position with significant responsibilities from day one, ideal for someone with prior experience supporting legal or compliance teams, especially in fast-paced environments. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact on the company's legal operations.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Manage the entire lifecycle of legal contracts, including intake, routing for review, signature collection, and secure storage, ensuring that no contract is overlooked or delayed.
• Review non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), vendor agreements, and internal memos with minimal supervision, identifying issues that require legal review and flagging them early to prevent bottlenecks.
• Oversee the legal team's calendars, including regulatory filing deadlines and compliance milestones, to ensure all deadlines are met and the team is never caught off guard.
• Triage incoming legal requests from various departments, assess their urgency, and route them appropriately while providing relevant context to the recipients.
• Maintain organized, accessible filing systems for all legal documents and compliance records, enabling quick retrieval and ensuring data integrity.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational systems such as contract trackers, intake workflows, vendor logs, and other tools that the legal team relies on daily.
• Support senior legal staff with scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and managing confidential communications, always handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Monitor ongoing legal processes to identify potential issues early, flagging risks or delays before they escalate into problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, finance, and product, to streamline legal workflows and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, and industry standards, ensuring the legal team's activities align with company objectives.
• Automate or optimize existing processes where possible, leveraging technology to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy.
• Provide ongoing training or guidance to colleagues on legal operational procedures and best practices.
• Support the legal team during audits, regulatory reviews, or internal investigations by providing organized documentation and clear records.
• Keep abreast of changes in legal or regulatory requirements relevant to the company's operations, and adapt processes accordingly.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the legal operations function, seeking feedback and implementing enhancements regularly.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in legal operations, legal support, or an executive assistant role supporting legal or compliance teams.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage contract workflows, compliance calendars, and legal requests without constant supervision.
• Strong written communication skills, with an exceptional eye for detail when reviewing or drafting legal documents.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where priorities shift rapidly.
• Experience building or improving operational systems such as filing structures, contract trackers, intake workflows, or vendor logs that colleagues actually use and rely on.
• Discretion and experience handling confidential information, supporting senior attorneys or legal executives with professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently.
• Familiarity with legal or contract management tools is a plus, though not mandatory.
• Prior experience working in a crypto or fintech company, especially with exposure to regulatory environments, is advantageous.
• Knowledge of project management and documentation tools such as Notion is beneficial.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and proactively suggest improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset to anticipate issues before they arise.
• Comfort working independently and taking ownership of complex tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with contract lifecycle management platforms like Ironclad or similar tools.
• Background supporting legal teams in highly regulated industries, such as crypto, fintech, or finance.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory standards relevant to digital assets or financial services.
• Prior experience working in a fast-growth technology environment with evolving processes.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new tools, systems, and workflows as the company scales.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate operational processes and recommend strategic improvements.

Skills & tools

• Contract lifecycle management
• Legal document review and management
• Calendar and deadline management
• Operational system development and improvement
• Confidential communication handling
• Familiarity with project management tools like Notion (preferred)
• Basic understanding of legal and compliance workflows
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proactive problem-solving and process optimization skills

Practical notes

• This role is based on-site in New York.
• The position is full-time.
• The company offers a competitive salary and equity package.
• Benefits include comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Additional perks include unlimited paid time off (PTO), a 401k match, and hardware setup such as a MacBook Pro, large display, and accessories.
• The role requires handling sensitive legal and compliance information with the utmost discretion.
• The legal team operates in a fast-paced environment, requiring adaptability and proactive engagement.
• Candidates should be prepared to support the legal team through various operational tasks and process improvements.
• The company values individuals who are detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.