Description
Operations Manager, Contracts & Compliance
Remote (Arizona Based)
$85,000 - $90,000 + Annual Bonus Eligibility (Up to 5% of Base Salary) + Comprehensive Benefits + 16 Paid Holidays
Hiring range based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Collaboration. Authenticity. Connection. Balance.
At Cohere, we believe community is the most valuable amenity.ย
We do more than manage communities-we help create places where people connect, belong, and thrive. By partnering with some of the nation's most innovative master-planned communities, we create environments where residents build meaningful relationships, engage in shared experiences, and feel a true sense of home.
As Cohere continues to grow, so does the importance of the systems, processes, and partnerships that support our teams behind the scenes. We're looking for an Operations Manager, Contracts & Compliance to join our Corporate Operations team and help strengthen the operational foundation that allows our communities, and the people who serve them, to succeed.
In this role, you'll oversee critical functions that support the business, including contract administration, compliance coordination, legal operations support, business licensing, process documentation, and operational project management. You'll work closely with leaders across the organization to ensure agreements are executed accurately, compliance requirements are met, risks are proactively managed, and operational processes are scalable and effective.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing organization by creating structure, driving consistency, and improving how work gets done across multiple teams. Your work will help ensure Cohere remains well-positioned to deliver exceptional service to our communities while continuing to grow with purpose.
If you're someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, building efficient processes, and partnering with others to solve problems, we'd love to meet you.
Why People Choose Cohereย ย
The best communities are built by people who feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work. That's why we invest in benefits, time away, and professional growth that help our team members thrive both personally and professionally.ย ย
Highlights Include:ย ย
- Medical coverage available on your first dayย ย
- Employer-paid dental coverageย ย
- Vision coverageย ย
- 401(k) retirement planย ย
- Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability coverageย ย
- Pet insurance optionsย ย
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial, legal, and family support resourcesย ย
- Travel assistance and identity theft protectionย ย
- Complimentary will preparation servicesย ย
- Generous paid time offย ย
- 16 paid holidays each year, including a Birthday Day and Volunteer Day, in addition to PTOย ย
- Professional development and growth opportunitiesย
What You'll Do
Contract & Proposal Management- Manage the full proposal-to-contract lifecycle, including proposals, service agreements, amendments, and renewalsย
- Coordinate contract preparation and execution using approved templates and processesย
- Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders, external partners, and legal counselย
- Review agreements for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with approved proposalsย
- Maintain contract records, documentation standards, and renewal tracking systemsย
- Monitor contract deadlines, renewals, and terminations while coordinating follow-up actions with operational leadersย
Compliance & Risk Administration- Maintain business licenses, registrations, and corporate filings across operating marketsย
- Coordinate annual compliance requirements, renewals, and regulatory filingsย
- Support new community onboarding and market expansion efforts by ensuring compliance readinessย
- Assist with insurance administration, renewals, and certificates of insuranceย
- Maintain compliance documentation and reporting recordsย
Legal Operations Support- Coordinate with internal leadership and external legal counsel on organizational legal mattersย
- Track legal requests, documentation, trademark renewals, and project timelinesย
- Maintain organized legal records and support risk management initiativesย
- Participate in legal coordination meetings and monitor active mattersย
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence- Develop and maintain workflows, SOPs, and process documentationย
- Manage document retention standards and organizational filing systemsย
- Conduct audits to ensure documentation and compliance requirements are metย
- Provide training and guidance on contract, compliance, and documentation processesย
- Generate reports related to contract activity, compliance deadlines, and operational metricsย
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accountability, and consistency across the organizationย
Team & Organizational Support- Serve as a resource to internal teams on contracts, compliance, and operational best practicesย
- Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementย
- Contribute to special projects and strategic operational initiativesย
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- 3-5+ years of experience in operations, contract administration, compliance, legal support, project coordination, or a related fieldย
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detailย
- Excellent written and verbal communication skillsย
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentย
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesย
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretionย
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systemsย
- Experience working with contracts, legal documentation, or compliance programsย
- Familiarity with business licensing, insurance administration, or regulatory complianceย
- Experience using workflow and document management platforms such as Monday.com, SharePoint, or similar systemsย
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teamsย
Additional Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Legal Studies, or a related field preferredย
- Experience in community management, real estate, homeowner associations, or related industries preferredย
- Ability to occasionally travel for meetings, training, or company events, as neededย
Equal Opportunity Employerย
Cohere is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members are valued and respected.ย