Hybrid Legal Operations Manager: Automate & Optimize Workflows

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Reading

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

MBNL is seeking a Legal Operations Manager in Reading, offering a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite. The role focuses on improving the efficiency of the in‑house Legal team and driving smarter workflows through automation and digital tools.

You will partner with the Head of Legal, external advisers and IT to standardise processes and enhance documentation. The successful candidate will bring senior experience in legal operations, strong stakeholder management, and a proactive,

Qualifications

Senior-level experience in in-house legal operations.
Strong process-improvement and workflow design skills.
Proven delivery of time-bound improvement projects.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
Organised with ability to manage competing priorities.
Knowledge of technology, automation and AI to boost efficiency.

Responsibilities

Simplify and standardise legal documentation and processes within agreed timescales.
Work with legal specialists and external advisers to ensure documentation is consistent and fit for purpose.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, AI and digital tools.
Review and improve workflows, including contract approvals, compliance, training and professional renewals.
Work with IT to identify requirements and improve legal systems and technology.
Develop improvement plans, manage priorities and influence stakeholders to deliver results.
Apply legal operations best practice and external market developments to drive continuous improvement.