Legal Operations Manager

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy firm is seeking a skilled Legal Operations Manager to enhance their legal department's efficiency. This role involves streamlining workflows, managing departmental budgets, and implementing cutting-edge legal tech tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal project management and compliance, with a focus on automation and governance frameworks. Join a dynamic team that values analytical and organizational skills, and contribute to the development of best practices in legal operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in legal operations or legal project management.
• Strong understanding of legal process automation and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Streamline legal department operations and manage workflows.
• Implement legal tech tools and oversee vendor relationships.
• Track legal KPIs and standardize processes for risk mitigation.

Skills

Legal Process Automation

CLM Systems

Project Management

Budgeting

Vendor Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

CLM Systems

Matter Management Platforms

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Streamline and manage daytoday legal department operations workflows and resource allocation
• Implement and maintain legal tech tools (CLM systems matter management platforms etc.)
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets financial planning and vendor spend
• Oversee relationships with external legal service providers negotiate fees and track performance
• Track and report on legal KPIs compliance metrics and operational dashboards
• Standardize legal processes and support legal risk mitigation efforts across departments
• Facilitate internal audits and ensure alignment with corporate governance standards
• Support knowledge management and training initiatives within the legal team

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Law Business Administration or a related field (JD or LLB a plus)
• Minimum 5 years experience in legal operations compliance or legal project management
• Strong understanding of legal process automation CLM systems and governance frameworks
• Budgeting financial reporting and vendor management experience
• Highly organized with strong analytical communication and project management skills
• Experience in UAE or GCC legal and regulatory environment is preferred