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Senior Legal Operations Specialist

London Full-Time 36000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)

At a Glance

Tasks: Lead transformative projects to enhance operational performance and drive change across the firm.
Company: Simmons & Simmons is a dynamic law firm focused on impactful work and innovative solutions.
Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, private medical insurance, and flexible hybrid working options.
Why this job: Join a culture that values your voice and encourages continuous learning and growth.
Qualifications: 5+ years in legal operations or professional services with strong project management skills required.
Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and social impact.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 60000 £ per year.

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The role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Senior Legal Operations Specialist to join our Legal Operations team. This role will focus on driving specific business transformation projects that enhance operational performance and deliver measurable value across the firm. Working closely with the Legal Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in embedding sustainable change across people, process, data and technology initiatives, and ensuring the successful delivery of transformative projects.

The role:

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s broader Legal Operations strategy, leveraging your expertise to optimise processes, tools, and service delivery models.

What will you do:

Lead Business Transformation Projects: Take ownership of specific business transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with the firm’s strategic objectives and delivering tangible outcomes.
Support Process Improvement Initiatives: Collaborate with colleagues to identify inefficiencies, design solutions, and implement process improvement methodologies tailored to the firm’s operating environment.
Change Management: Manage the business change cycle, ensuring teams and practices are prepared for and adopt new ways of working. Actively support the embedding of these changes into the firm’s culture.
Service Delivery Optimisation: Partner with practice groups to design and evolve service delivery models that are future-fit and aligned with the firm’s technology landscape.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build credible and effective relationships with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, IT, and business services, to ensure project success and alignment with organisational priorities.
Metrics and Reporting: Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards to track the progress and impact of transformation projects, providing clear insights into value delivery.
Knowledge Sharing: Work with the Legal Operations leadership team to translate learnings from projects into broader strategic initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What we are looking for:

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a law firm or professional services environment, with a focus on business transformation and process improvement.
Skills:
Strong project experience and process improvement expertise, with a proven ability to deliver to business objectives.
Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence across teams and capabilities without direct management responsibility.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and data analysis/reporting tools.
Knowledge:
A solid understanding of the legal sector and up-to-date knowledge of Legal Operations best practices.
Familiarity with change management principles and methodologies.
Attributes:
Collaborative management style with a focus on achieving results.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to recommend sound decisions.

Career Level:

The career level assigned to this role is level 4. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level.

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Some key information:

We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
We bring together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities via Simmons & Simmons Solutions that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
We are proud to rank as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.
We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm\’s mission and support the delivery of our Business Plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm.

Equal opportunities:

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:

Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.
Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.

We encourage you to apply even if you don\’t meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team . To apply for the role, click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit our career page for more details.

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