Interim Legal Operations Consultant

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an experienced Interim Legal Operations Consultant to support a short-term transformation project in Bristol. This role involves leading a structured assessment of current legal services, identifying operational challenges, and developing practical solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of e-discovery workflows and experience in legal operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys enhancing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of e-discovery workflows.
• Experience in legal operations or shared services.
• Background in legal consulting with stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured assessment of legal service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows.
• Present recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

E-discovery and document review workflows

Legal operations experience

Stakeholder engagement

Tech and AI tools understanding

Cost levers awareness

Job description

Interim Legal Operations Consultant

Location: Bristol (with occasional UK travel)

Start: ASAP for approximately 3 months

A national law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Operations Consultant to support a short‑term transformation project. The assignment begins with a focused four‑week review of current processes, resourcing, technology and data, followed by deeper optimisation work across several legal services teams.

The role

You'll lead a structured assessment of how legal services are currently delivered, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Work will include:

• Reviewing existing materials and operational data
• Interviewing and shadowing key stakeholders
• Evaluating process, technology and resourcing models
• Presenting recommendations to senior leadership
• Developing a high‑level implementation plan

Person specification

• Strong understanding of e‑discovery and document review workflows, including modern tech and AI tools
• Experience within legal operations, shared services, or similar environments
• Background in legal consulting, including scoping, planning and stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with onshore/offshore resourcing models and cost levers
• Ability to work independently and deliver clear, actionable insights

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys diagnosing operational challenges and shaping practical, forward‑looking solutions.

Please email your CV ASAP to [e-mail] in order to be considered.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*