At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape legal processes and support strategic projects in a fast-paced tech environment.
- Company: Join Rightmove, a leading tech company with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, private medical insurance, and 27 days holiday plus volunteering days.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving workflows and driving efficiency across teams.
- Qualifications: Project management experience in a tech environment and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Reporting to: Senior Legal Counsel
Location: Soho, London – we operate a hybrid working pattern with Weds and Thurs in the office
As Rightmove’s in-house Legal and Compliance function continues to grow, we are looking for a Legal Operations Manager to join our team. This role will help shape how our Legal and Compliance teams work within a fast‑paced tech business, focusing on improving processes, supporting strategic projects and ensuring our tools and workflows are used effectively across the organization.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll act as a trusted partner across Legal, Compliance, Technology, Product, Engineering and Procurement – helping turn legal requirements into practical, scalable solutions that keep things moving at pace.
- Driving efficiency and improvement
- Support initiatives that simplify workflows, improve systems and reduce manual effort
- Identify smarter ways of working to speed up delivery and improve turnaround times
- Use data and feedback to continuously refine how the team operates
- Supporting strategic projects
- Partner with Technology, Product and Engineering on cross‑functional initiatives
- Keep projects on track by surfacing risks, dependencies and challenges early
- Translate legal and compliance requirements into clear, actionable inputs (and vice versa)
- Supplier and contract support
- Work with Legal, Procurement and business teams across Rightmove to support supplier onboarding and contracts
- Coordinate input from across internal teams to keep deals progressing smoothly
- Help embed consistent use of frameworks, playbooks and approval processes
- Building strong relationships
- Develop trusted partnerships across Legal, Data Protection, Finance, Tech and beyond
- Act as a pragmatic problem‑solver, balancing risk, efficiency and commercial priorities
- Governance and process adoption
- Support compliance with legal systems, controls and approval processes
- Help roll out new tools, templates and ways of working
- Maintain clear, accessible documentation to support consistency across the business
Who You Are
- Experience in project management or a similar role within a tech‑led environment
- Confidence working cross‑functionally with technical and commercial stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- The ability to simplify complex or technical topics into clear, practical actions
- A good understanding of how in‑house Legal and Compliance teams operate
- Experience supporting supplier or third‑party processes
Nice To Have (but Not Essential)
- Experience in Legal Operations or Legal Project Management
- Exposure to legal technology or tools (e.g. contract management, AI tools)
- Familiarity with procurement or vendor management
- Experience supporting transformation or change initiatives
You’ll Also Be
- Collaborative and comfortable influencing without direct authority
- Pragmatic, commercially aware and solutions‑focused
- Detail‑oriented, with a strong operational mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, evolving environment
Please note that this is not a legal advisor role, and providing legal advice will not form part of the responsibilities of this position. Additionally, this role does not form part of a solicitor training pathway, and no Training Contract is offered.
What We Offer
- Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments
- Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan
- 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes
- Contributory stakeholder pension
- Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life
- Competitive compensation package
- Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility
- Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan
- Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching
- Access deals and discounts on travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more
- We offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.
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Legal Operations Manager in London employer: Rightmove
Rightmove is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Soho, London. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional growth within a fast-paced tech environment. Our hybrid working model promotes flexibility while ensuring that our teams remain connected and engaged, making Rightmove a rewarding place to build your career.
