Build the partnerships that will help KP Law scale
KP Law is looking for an experienced Third-Party Client Operations Manager to help shape the way we work with external partners supporting our client operations and support the next phase of our growth.
This is not a traditional supplier-management role. Our external partners all have an individual purpose in relation to our claims. You will need to think strategically and be comfortable operating in uncertainty. You’ll build great relationships and demonstrate curiosity to enable you to get to the heart of every requirement to better define and deliver success. You will establish how KP Law selects, onboards, governs and improves its third-party partners, creating scalable frameworks and practical processes where a clear playbook may not yet exist.
You do not need experience in a law firm. We welcome candidates from professional services, financial services and other regulated environments, particularly those who have worked in high-growth SMEs or similarly fast-moving organisations.
The role
Working across Client Services, Legal, Risk and Compliance, Finance, Technology, Data Protection and Information Security, you will:
- Translate operational needs into clear partner requirements, service standards and commercial expectations.
- Research, assess and recommend prospective partners based on capability, cost, scalability, financial sustainability, cultural fit and risk.
- Coordinate due diligence and ensure contractual, regulatory, data, technology and operational requirements are met before go-live.
- Lead contracting, onboarding and transition activity from selection through to stable operation.
- Establish meaningful KPIs, management information, governance forums and escalation routes.
- Manage partner performance, cost, capacity, risk and service improvement throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Lead the response to underperformance and incidents, ensuring clear root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective action.
- Oversee renewals, renegotiations, re-tenders and exits while protecting client outcomes and service continuity.
What we are looking for
An ambitious and proactive Third-Party Client Operations Manager who understands how to turn an emerging requirement into a successful partnership. Someone who thrives on solving complex problems and working with ambiguity to define clear, scalable ways of working and service level agreements. You’ll be a confident communicator and collaborator with a results-driven mindset, strong organisational skills, and the ability to balance immediate priorities with long-term strategic goals.
You will also bring:
- Significant experience in third-party management, outsourcing, procurement, supplier management or service management within a regulated, professional-services or high-volume client-operations environment.
- Experience managing the full partner lifecycle, from market assessment and due diligence to onboarding, performance management, renewal and exit.
- Strong commercial judgement, including evaluating pricing, business cases, financial viability, risk and value for money.
- Practical experience of contracts, statements of work, service levels, KPIs, governance and commercial negotiation.
- A sound understanding of third-party risk, including data protection, information security, business continuity and regulatory compliance.
- Strong project-management skills and experience coordinating complex, cross-functional onboarding or transition programmes.
- Confidence using data, quality assurance and root-cause analysis to improve performance and client outcomes.
- The credibility to build trusted relationships while constructively challenging senior stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to skilfully navigate competing priorities and business demands.
Experience in business-process outsourcing, contact-centre operations, claims administration, client communications or case-management environments would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Our Values
At KP Law, we pride ourselves on being a values-led law firm. Our Values:
- Excellence in Everything
- Together We Achieve More
- There’s Always a Way
- We strive to offer a rounded benefits package, that employees value, no matter what stage of their career they are in. Current benefits include:
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Client Vendor Relationship Manager in Manchester employer: KP Law
KP Law is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and a collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in the legal field. With opportunities to engage with clients across various platforms and locations, including Liverpool and Manchester, employees benefit from a dynamic environment that values service excellence and teamwork. The company offers competitive benefits and fosters a supportive atmosphere where every team member can thrive.
