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Description A San Francisco-based healthcare nonprofit is seeking an Interim Legal Operations Manager to provide critical support to its in-house legal and compliance functions during a transitional period. This is a project-based role focused on litigation tracking, legal request process improvement, and vendor contract compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience working cross-functionally in a healthcare or nonprofit environment and be comfortable managing legal operations independently. Key Responsibilities + Track and maintain oversight of all open litigation matters and significant legal disputes involving the organization. + Serve as the internal liaison between organizational leadership and external counsel. + Coordinate the collection of documents, monitor case progression, and ensure leadership is kept informed of developments, settlement discussions, or trial decisions. + Prevent delays or internal bottlenecks in litigation support processes. + Evaluate current processes for receiving and responding to subpoenas, court orders, search warrants, and investigations. + Identify procedural gaps, risks, or inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions. + Develop standardized workflows, internal protocols, and training resources for staff across departments. + Ensure all legal requests are tracked, authorized, and documented in a timely and compliant manner. + Review current contract management practices and ensure all critical vendor agreements are up to date and properly stored. + Focus on high-risk contracts such as Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) for HIPAA compliance. + Monitor compliance requirements including insurance certificates, licenses, and renewal dates. + Collaborate with procurement and finance to strengthen vendor risk management processes, including due diligence and performance monitoring. Requirements Qualifications + 5-8+ years of experience in legal operations, risk management, or compliance within an in-house legal department, healthcare organization, or nonprofit setting + Strong working knowledge of litigation processes and experience coordinating with outside counsel + Demonstrated success implementing or improving internal processes related to subpoenas, legal requests, or regulatory inquiries + Familiarity with healthcare-related compliance requirements, including HIPAA and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) + Experience managing vendor contracts, tracking renewals, and monitoring compliance documentation (e.g., insurance certificates, licenses) + Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives independently + Clear and professional communication skills, including the ability to translate legal and compliance requirements into operational protocols + JD, paralegal certificate, or equivalent legal background strongly preferred but not required if the candidate has substantial in-house legal operations experience Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Interim role,

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