Jobs in Gelsenkirchen, Grande-Bretagne

EMEA

Full time

Remote

G&A Legal Legal Operations

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

The Legal Operations Specialist supports the Legal team by driving operational excellence, automation, and cross-functional collaboration across commercial, corporate, and employment matters. The position focuses on improving scalability and efficiency through process design, data-driven insights, and technology-enabled workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support legal operations projects across commercial, employment, and corporate matters.

• Lead initiatives to automate legal and business workflows (for example, legal intake, contract lifecycle management, approval processes and document automation).

• Design, implement, and continuously improve processes to increase scalability and efficiency within the legal function.

• Track and report on key metrics to measure performance and support data-driven decision-making.

• Develop learning and knowledge materials for the legal team and other departments to promote knowledge sharing and consistent practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, sales, support, business development, IT, and finance) on legal matters and lead cross-functional projects.

• Support internal compliance and risk management initiatives and ensure legal alignment across the organization.

• Build and maintain partnerships with law firms, accounting firms, insurance funds, and other relevant partners.

Qualifications

• operations background or a BA in a business field.

• 1 to 2 years experience in an operational setting (not required to be legal).

• Strong knowledge and interest in corporate, employment, and/or commercial law (paralegal experience is a plus).

• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow professionally.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Fluent in English; other European or Asian languages are a plus.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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