Cricut® makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy-to-use app, an ever-growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

Let’s make.

Overview

We believe everyone is born creative. We’re a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi-workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things.

At Cricut, we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. We give you beautiful, easy-to-master tools so you can make something unique, remarkable, perfect. We surround you with ideas, community, inspiration, and encouragement to take your creativity further than you ever imagined. And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day.

So, make that handcrafted card that feels like a hug. Design a shirt for fun, for family, or for a full-blown business. Craft with a passion or for a purpose. Make something big and bold, itsy-bitsy, amazingly ambitious, or just plain silly. Whatever you make, just make your heart out. Because here’s the remarkable truth: When we all make together, we make all things possible.

Let’s make.

Please note: This is a hybrid position. (Tues-Wed in office; Mon, Thurs, Fri remote)

Come help us herd cats!  We are growing fast.  The business is doing new things, and our teams need sound procurement and contracts guidance integrated into their decision-making processes.  We need someone rooted in his/her understanding of the legal operations process who can creatively help address the issues that confront a growing tech company.  And yes, we are a tech company – not just a crafting or scrapbook company. Cricut’s legal department is looking for a high-performing Legal Operations Specialist II to join our team. In this role, you will assume a wide range of responsibilities, all of which will require critical thinking, innovation, and integrity. We are looking for someone with impeccable attention to detail, high energy, strong project management skills, and a positive attitude.  The primary function of this position centers around Contract Management, however, this role will support other areas of Legal Operations including Spend Management, Procurement/Vendor Management, and Process Management.  The position will require a quick learner who is willing to get in and understand distinct processes in order to best support the contract and spend needs of our internal business partners.

Key responsibilities:

Contract Management

• Manage Contract Review Requests for many types of contracts and agreements, including NDAs and buy-side (vendors, contractors and services).  Escalate requests to the greater Legal department.
• Storing and meta-tagging of contracts and agreements in the company’s document repository and Contract Lifecycle Management systems
• Coordinate contract and document signatures using company’s preferred electronic signature software
• Reports for contract sponsors, upon request; generate monthly tracking reports
• Monitor and follow-up on contract auto-renewals and expirations
• Provide fly-by assistance to cross-functional departments

Procurement/Vendor Management

• Assist with Vendor Due Diligence, as requested
• Other support as requested

Administrative Tasks

• Monitor contract-related workflows to ensure timely progression
• Import legacy contracts and supporting documentation into company’s document repository and Contract Lifecycle Management systems
• Calendaring of contract renewal dates, auto-renewal notification dates, and other key milestonesOn-boarding/off-boarding users in Contract Lifecycle Management systems
• Other support as requested

Other Responsibilities

• Don’t be a jerk.  Be competent.  Be unquestionably ethical.  Have a sense of humor.  Have humility.  Work hard.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, share best practices, and improve efficiency within the Legal department’s organizational structure, systems, and technologies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within the Legal department and with cross-functional departments

Required skills and experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in the area of legal operations or contract management in a corporate environment
• Previous relationship management experience a plus
• Previous project management experience a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree (or its equivalent) with strong academic record
• Ability to set priorities, be flexible, handle multiple tasks, and to track and follow up on projects
• Detail-oriented, meticulous, and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills while working collaboratively in a team environment with all levels of the company
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, maintain patience in high pressure situations, and take initiative where appropriate
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with a Contract Lifecycle Management system preferred (e.g., SAP CLM, Apttus, Conga, or the like)
• Experience with electronic signature software preferred (e.g., DocuSign, EchoSign)

Personal attributes:

• Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-output, team oriented, practical environment
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company
• Courteous, flexible, highly organized, competent, reliable, proactive and uses independent judgment
• Committed to his or her personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action
• Open and honest in communications with all stakeholders – legal and contracts colleagues, management, customers, and others
• Must manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity 
• A good sense of humor and willingness to assist others no matter how small the task

Please attach your resume including links to your portfolio where applicable. If you want to show your super powers in other ways – include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut® is an employer who values individuality, equality and diversity, so tell us what you’re all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast, whether you think you are a good one or not, we would love to hear about it when you send us your information! 

At Cricut®, we celebrate inclusion and diversity. Cricut is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Cricut prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other unlawful consideration. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Cricut participates in E-Verify.