Position Summary:

Sands Capital is seeking a motivated individual to join our Legal Team as a Legal Operations Associate. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced professional environment, works effectively with senior attorneys and business professionals, and is eager to learn the operational activities that support a high-performing in-house legal team.

This is a broad, hands-on role working closely with the Sr. Legal Operations Associate and attorneys on legal operations, including record-keeping, basic drafting, process support, and technology-enabled efficiency initiatives. Responsibilities include supporting the effective use of legal technology, assisting with evaluation of new tools, maintaining operational trackers and records, and helping document and improve Legal Team workflows and processes. Under attorney supervision, the role also supports the drafting and revision of legal documents and formal communications.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently with limited supervision, while remaining proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative. This role has a direct impact on Legal Team productivity and Firm operations and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Work Expectations:  

The work location for this role is Sands Capital’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, on a hybrid schedule. At the outset, the expectation is that this individual will be in the office four days per week (including Tuesdays and Wednesdays), with the potential to transition to three days per week in-office over time. The hybrid schedule is subject to change at any time.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supporting Legal Team initiatives and projects, including task tracking, coordination, and implementation under senior guidance.
• Organizing, maintaining, and improving legal file systems, correspondence, and records.
• Assisting with the preparation, review, and basic drafting of legal documents and formal communications under attorney supervision.
• Supporting legal operations by documenting processes, identifying inefficiencies, and improving workflows.
• Assisting with the use and maintenance of Legal Team technology, including coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Serving as a point of coordination between the Legal Team and internal groups on routine requests and process-related matters.
• Executing and maintaining recurring Legal Team workflows and operational processes, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Maintaining Legal Team trackers, logs, calendars, and other operational records.
• Supporting automation and AI-enabled workflows by following procedures, validating outputs, and flagging issues or improvement opportunities.
• Performing other responsibilities as assigned.
• Exhibiting behaviors consistent with Sands Capital’s Mission, Values, and culture.

Position Qualifications:

This role is well-suited for an early-career professional interested in legal operations, in-house legal work, or business operations. Strong candidates will have:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
• 0-3 years of experience in legal operations, in-house legal work, or business operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete work accurately, with efficiency.
• Familiarity with, and interest in, legal technology and AI-enabled tools (e.g., ChatGPT), with a willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff at all levels, including senior attorneys and business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Interest in learning how an in-house Legal Team operates and supports the broader business.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• High degree of initiative, motivation, and professionalism.
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude and sense of humor.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Exhibits behaviors consistent with Sands Capital’s values and culture.

Required Behavioral Characteristics:

The following are behavioral characteristics that the firm holds in high regard and believes are critical for high performing individuals and teams at Sands Capital: 

• Having impeccable integrity.
• Exhibiting superior client service skills (both internally and externally).
• Exhibiting strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrating a strong work ethic in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Operating with a high degree of initiative, self-discipline, and motivation.
• Being able to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team, while also being able to work independently with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.
• Assuming the best of others.
• Being motivated by a job well-done.

Sands Capital’s Values:

The following are values that the firm holds in high regard and believes are critical for high-performing individuals and teams at Sands Capital:

• Integrity & Trust: Do what is right, not what is popular. Deliver on commitments.
• Client-Centered: Always act in the best interest of our clients.