Legal Operation Manager

Legal Operations Manager (12 month fixed-term contract) ~ Full-time You are also passionate about quality work and know that good communication does not just happen – a great deal of care is taken to ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness. With a fascinating product, a global business and great stories to tell, come and be part of our team. We’re the world’s leading diamond company – a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren\’t afraid to challenge assumptions. In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions. The Legal function provides strategic legal advice to senior group stakeholders globally in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, and supports and enables the achievement of the De Beers Group’s business objectives while managing risk and identifying opportunities for value creation and continuous improvement. To develop, coordinate, support and manage the operational framework within which the Legal function partners with the business to deliver the business’ strategic objectives, fostering innovation and technological advancement, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing and identifying risks and opportunities with specific reference to the provision of in-house legal services. In the role of Legal Operations Manager, the day-to-day responsibilities include: # Support the creation of a legal integration framework and service delivery model. # Identify, advocate for, and integrate legal tech solutions to improve legal operations, including contract management systems and AI-driven analytics. # Partner with IM and vendors to innovate, especially in legal permitting and contracting space. # Stay updated with legal technology trends, keeping the legal team at the forefront of advances. # Establish a legal risk reporting standard and oversee regular reporting. # Formulate a proactive risk management approach for Legal and collaborate across jurisdictions for consistent risk evaluation and mitigation. # Oversee training initiatives for the legal team, ensuring they are equipped with necessary expertise. # Identify skill gaps and promote ongoing professional growth for the team. # Design a strategy for managing the legal budget, focusing on cost-effectiveness. # Track and report on the budget performance of the legal division. # Refine legal processes and strategies to maintain the health of the legal discipline. Commercial and finance business partnering experience. Experience in a multinational business of comparable scale and complexity. Knowledge of key themes and drivers of an in-house legal environment, including cost management, technology, and risk management. Familiarity with legal operations preferred but not essential. Familiarity with legal management software. Knowledge of AI-driven legal analytics tools and their application. Ability to evaluate and integrate emerging legal tech solutions. Ability to identify training needs and source relevant training modules. Skills in budget planning. Skills in data visualization and presentation. Understanding of project management methodologies suitable for legal projects. Performance analysis in relation to legal processes and the ability to understand legal processes as a series of repeatable tasks. Perform analysis in relation to assessing legal risk. Fantastic pension scheme. Up to 27 days of holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 more days. free subscription to Headspace and mental health first aider support. Exceptional benefits package, employee share schemes, and variable salary components. Free breakfast and lunch at onsite staff restaurant. De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world, and we aim for our diamonds and business to make life brilliant for our people, customers, and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business, integrating mines, operations, and support functions in Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for our stakeholders. Safety Safety first is a way of life for us. We prioritize the safety, health, and well-being of our colleagues and communities. We invest in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Inclusion & Diversity