Full-Time

Associate Vendor Manager

Platform Operations

Posted on 8/12/2025

LegalZoom

LegalZoom

1,001-5,000 employees

Online legal documents and business formation

Compensation Overview

$70.9k - $91.9k/yr

+ Annual Bonus + Incentive Bonus + Restricted Stock Units

Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in vendor management, supply chain coordination, or operations, with a demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility.
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Proven ability to manage external partners remotely and drive performance accountability.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on relationship-building and clear documentation.
  • Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills; capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
  • High attention to detail and strong process orientation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), and comfortable handling general contract documentation.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary liaison between LegalZoom and its 100+ third-party Platform operations vendors, ensuring clear, timely, and effective communication.
  • Monitor vendor performance against established SLAs and KPIs. Escalate and resolve issues promptly, working collaboratively with vendors to drive improvements and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Initiate and manage vendor agreements, onboarding, and documentation. Support site transitions including vendor selection, setup, and coordination.
  • Partner with internal and external teams in cross-functional meetings and strategic initiatives, from planning through implementation and ongoing refinement.
  • Support the creation, management, and delivery of new and existing training materials for vendors. Maintain a knowledge base of relevant policies, procedures, and operational standards.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of vendor contacts, contracts, compliance documentation, and performance logs.
  • Assist in supporting daily operations across all vendor-managed sites, identifying and removing bottlenecks to ensure smooth performance. Collect vendor feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Conduct ongoing check-ins—both virtual and in person—to align on expectations, review performance, and reinforce LegalZoom's commitment to service excellence.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support the success of Platform Operations and LegalZoom’s overall objectives.

LegalZoom provides online legal services for individuals, families, and small businesses across all 50 states. Clients use an online platform to create legal documents, form businesses, and access attorney consultations, with flat-rate pricing that makes costs predictable. It differentiates itself by offering a wide range of services on a single platform, transparent pricing, nationwide coverage, and an attorney network for consultations. Its goal is to make legal services affordable and accessible through technology and professional support, reducing the need to visit a lawyer’s office.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Glendale, California

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Subscription units grew 12.5% annually to 1.94 million with 52.9% ARPU surge.
  • Virtual Mail service processed $9.5 billion checks across 17.8 million pieces.
  • Registered Agents Inc bought 55,000 more shares citing AI growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • LegalZoom shares plunged 42% in six months to $6.31 amid revenue growth lag.
  • AI-native rivals Harvey AI and Casetext erode flat-fee document revenue now.
  • Customer churn rises in bundled subscriptions, hitting Q1 2026 growth targets.

What makes LegalZoom unique

  • LegalZoom blends AI tools like Grant Finder with human attorneys for hybrid legal services.
  • GoDaddy partnership embeds LegalZoom's LLC formation exclusively in its ecosystem.
  • AI agent registered via Agent Name Service integrates with Claude and ChatGPT.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Fertility Treatment Support

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

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LegalZoom has accelerated its artificial intelligence push, launching an AI legal agent registered through GoDaddy's Agent Name Service and authorising a $100 million share repurchase programme whilst emphasising subscription-based compliance offerings. The company is attempting to blend human lawyers with AI-driven workflows to build scalable legal infrastructure for small businesses. However, analysts have raised concerns about AI-native competitors and market size constraints. The AI agent registration puts LegalZoom into an open, verifiable identity standard, but the company faces challenges with rising customer churn in bundled subscriptions. LegalZoom's narrative projects $876.4 million revenue and $72.3 million earnings by 2028, requiring 7.5% yearly revenue growth. Some analysts previously forecast $921 million in revenue and $75.5 million in earnings.

PR Newswire
Apr 2nd, 2026
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The Cullman Times
Mar 24th, 2026
Rasa Legal appoints former LegalZoom President Frank Monestere to board as it expands nationwide.

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Yahoo Finance
Mar 19th, 2026
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LegalZoom
Mar 19th, 2026
LegalZoom launches free ai-powered Grant Finder to help small businesses discover critical funding.

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