At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive efficiency and collaboration in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Award-winning global law firm based in London.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting role with opportunities to leverage technology and enhance productivity.
- Why this job: Be a key player in transforming legal operations and making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Understanding of legal processes and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Working Arrangement: 3/4 days a week in the London office.
Further info: Sitting in the Financial Institutions division.
The Legal Operations Manager - Financial Institutions Division is a newly created opportunity within an award-winning global law firm based in London.
Reporting to the Head of Legal Operations, this pivotal role will act as a key operational partner to the Financial Institutions Division, driving efficiency, collaboration, and strategic execution across the business.
The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting the division's strategic and commercial objectives, ensuring the effective delivery of operational initiatives, optimal resource utilisation, and the successful implementation of firm-wide projects and programmes.
Working closely with practice group leaders and business services teams, the Legal Operations Manager will help embed best practices, enhance performance, and support the division in achieving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of Legal Operations to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the division's practice groups, working closely with Legal Operations Executives and business services teams.
- Drive continuous improvement of operational processes, including work allocation, leave coordination, onboarding and offboarding, trainee transitions, office moves, and team events.
- Identify and implement workflow efficiencies, leveraging technology and AI to enhance productivity and service delivery.
- Lead the implementation, tracking, and embedding of divisional and firmwide initiatives, including technology, client, and process transformation projects.
- Oversee joiner, leaver, and team movement processes, including secondments, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder engagement, and a strong return on investment.
About You
- Good understanding of law firms, legal processes, and how Partners work.
- Someone who is visible, great at building relationships, and is hands-on.
- Someone who is a strong problem solver and is willing to find solutions.
- A background/interest in technology will be a bonus.
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Resource Manager employer: Ryder Reid
Join a leading UK law firm that not only values your expertise in Commercial Real Estate but also fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and clear pathways for professional growth, this firm is dedicated to nurturing talent and ensuring employees thrive in their careers while contributing to impactful projects.
