Legal Operations Manager (In-House) — Global Company

Found Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global legal company based in London seeks a strategic individual to join their Legal & Compliance team. This role will focus on enhancing legal operations, managing budgets, and collaborating across departments to support growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a builder's mindset, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the company's success while fostering professional growth in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing budgets and financial analysis.
• Ability to prepare clear reports for senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing strategies that enhance legal and compliance operations.
• Oversee external legal spending and monitor budgets.
• Coordinate and manage key legal and compliance projects.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong decision-making and integrity

Ability to manage multiple complex matters

Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel

Tools

AI-driven tools

Legal management systems

Job description

About the Company

This is an opportunity to join an exciting UK‑headquartered global company with a strong record of innovation and growth. Well‑established and respected in its field, it combines the stability of a leading international business with the energy of a forward‑thinking organisation. Its cutting‑edge technology is used around the world to improve and save people’s lives, making a real difference every day. Driven by purpose and excellence, it offers the chance to make a genuine impact on a global scale while being part of a company that’s shaping a better future.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑growing and forward‑thinking organisation with a dynamic Legal & Compliance team at the heart of its success. Reporting to the Global General Counsel (London based), this position plays a key role in ensuring the department meets its objectives and continues to provide high‑quality support to the wider business. The company’s rapid international expansion and focus on innovation provide a distinctive environment for professional growth — one where your legal and operational expertise can make a genuine impact and help shape the company’s long‑term success in an evolving global landscape.

Your Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Management : Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies that enhance legal and compliance operations, streamlining processes, policies, and procedures.
• Financial Management : Oversee external legal spend, including monitoring budgets, forecasting future needs, and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies.
• Technology and Systems : Evaluate, implement, and manage technology tools to increase team efficiency, such as contract management and compliance platforms.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration : Work closely with other departments to align legal activities with broader business goals and support cross‑functional initiatives.
• Data and Reporting : Analyse legal and compliance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, preparing concise and insightful reports for senior leadership.
• Legal Project Management : Coordinate and manage key legal and compliance projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic objectives.
• Company Secretarial Support : Assist with company secretarial operations, including board meeting preparation, follow‑up, maintaining statutory records, and managing relevant filings.
• Executive and Team Coordination : Provide agile, high‑level support to the General Counsel, including organising team meetings, minute taking, managing correspondence, and maintaining efficient document systems.
• Learning and Development : Support team learning and development activities, coordinating internal and external training opportunities to foster continuous improvement.

About you

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence across departments.
• Able to prepare clear reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Confident decision‑maker with strong discretion and integrity in a fast‑paced environment.
• Skilled at managing multiple complex matters and competing deadlines.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity, demonstrating initiative and ownership.
• Strong personal ethics and a practical, “can‑do” approach with operational rigour.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• A builder’s mindset, with the ability to design and implement new processes, policies, and procedures from the ground up.
• Proven experience in managing budgets, forecasting, financial analysis, and vendor or law firm relationships.
• Strong technical proficiency, including PowerPoint, Excel, and AI‑driven tools, with experience implementing or improving legal management systems.
• Desirable: Experience working within a fast‑growing or private‑equity‑backed business.
• Desirable: Familiarity with company secretarial processes, governance, and statutory compliance.
• Evidence of driving initiatives that enhance communication, teamwork, and knowledge sharing.
• Solid understanding of contracting and compliance processes, with experience developing best practices that elevate team performance.

Next Steps

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