Overview
Legal Innovation & Operations – Contractor Jobs in San Jose, CA at Align Technology
Description
A Legal Innovation and Operations Contractor is a dynamic role that involves working at the intersection of law, technology, and business processes and will collaborate with legal teams and technology vendors to develop and streamline existing processes, conduct research on current issues relevant to legal processes, and assist in the development and execution of process improvements for digital transformation initiatives. This position offers exposure to real-world IT, business, and legal challenges, providing a unique opportunity for an operations-minded student to gain valuable in-house technology experience. The ideal candidate should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate IT or similar curriculum, have an interest in legal operations, and possess a curious, creative, detail-oriented, and goal-driven mindset. A great attitude and a sense of humor are also highly valued.
Role expectations
Contract Lifecycle Management (Ariba):
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- Accurately enter contracts and metadata into Ariba and perform audits to ensure data integrity.
- Support internal and external audits by retrieving contracts, coordinating responses, and maintaining compliance with company policies.
- Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for workflow changes and system enhancements.
- Generate and review monthly, quarterly, and draft status reports; update data and respond promptly to inquiries.
- Perform record clean-up, maintenance, and assist with ad hoc projects such as contract searches for audits or litigation.
Process & Policy Support:
- Understand end-to-end STS processes, including contract review, vendor onboarding, and PR/PO workflows.
- Apply knowledge of global policies (Contract Policy, PR Policy) and platforms (Ariba, Aravo, DocuSign, ServiceNow, SharePoint, Smartsheet, L Drive) to troubleshoot issues, provide solutions, and redirect requests as needed.
- Generate basic reports and deliver accurate data to stakeholders.
AI and Innovation Projects:
- Assist in managing AI-related legal operations initiatives.
- Execute UAT for AI tools, document results, and report issues.
- Help develop training materials and user guides for new technologies.
- Coordinate feedback collection and support adoption of AI solutions.
- Maintain organized records of project activities and compliance documentation.
Administrative & Cross-Functional Support:
- Schedule meetings, track milestones, and maintain project documentation.
- Monitor deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather data and provide feedback on process improvements.
- Support additional projects as assigned.
What we’re looking for
- 1–2 years of experience in a related field—such as a law firm, in-house legal department, contract management, legal operations, administration, or procurement—is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency in MS applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Preferred experience with DocuSign, SharePoint, Asana, ServiceNow, SAP Ariba or other contract management software.
Complementary skills:
- Proven ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced and dynamic organization with limited supervision. Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and willingness to accept new challenges and help solve complex issues.
- No task is too small or too large attitude. Willingness to roll sleeves up and work.
- Strong organizational skills and time management skills, able to follow through with projects, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and efficiently handle large volume with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, customer focus, and effective interpersonal skills to serve as a liaison between the legal department and all internal and external partners/vendors.
- Ability to work independently but also to use good judgment to call out issues when needed – intelligent, reliable and a self-starter who takes initiative.
- Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and dedication in the fulfillment of commitments. High level of personal integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity, sense of humor and willingness to grow.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
Title: Legal Innovation & Operations – Contractor
Company: Align Technology
Location: San Jose, CA
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