Legal Operations Specialist Job Opening at U.S. Soccer
The U.S. Soccer Federation is building out its internal administrative framework by hiring its first Legal Operations Specialist to manage document systems, e-billing, and vendor technology at its national training center in Fayetteville, Georgia. The full-time, non-exempt position requires three to five years of experience supporting legal operations, legal departments, or other similar professional services operations and places a heavy emphasis on data-driven decision-making and artificial intelligence integration.
Establishing Core Legal Infrastructure in Georgia
The newly created role addresses administrative bottlenecks as the national governing body experiences significant organizational growth. Operating on a hybrid schedule requiring in-office days every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the specialist will oversee the department’s matter management system, streamline contract lifecycles, and handle outside counsel invoices. The staff member will own the document management system and partner directly with internal teams to route incoming correspondence.
Managing the legal tech stack forms a primary responsibility for the incoming hire. The specialist will work alongside the paralegal to operate platforms such as Ironclad and DocuSign. Leadership expects the candidate to use artificial intelligence tools to automate routine workflows and reduce manual tasks across the department to modernize operations from the grassroots level up to the National Teams.
Legal Operations Specialist Manages Budgets and Vendor Billing
Financial oversight represents another core pillar of the new position. The legal operations specialist will field vendor questions, collect accruals, and review law firm billing statements for compliance with established guidelines. The role also involves assisting leadership with department budgeting and establishing performance metrics to benchmark team efficiency.
Candidates must demonstrate familiarity with legal matter management, e-billing or contract lifecycle management systems and data reporting. The federation’s hiring criteria emphasize strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission of growing soccer across America.
Future Growth at the National Training Center
Positioned at the national training center in Fayetteville, the role sits at the intersection of sports administration and enterprise trust services. The federation requires a professional capable of managing multiple priorities while engaging with industry forums to identify emerging legal best practices. Establishing reliable internal systems is a priority for the governing body.
The position is part of an ongoing recruitment effort aimed at bringing servant leaders into the organization. U.S. Soccer mandates an inclusive culture and encourages diverse applicants to apply for the full-time role.