Operations Manager - (Global Law Firm)

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Résumé du poste

Elite Global Law Firm in London seeks an accomplished Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations across multiple functions. You will work with senior leadership to ensure smooth service delivery and alignment with strategic goals.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential to become permanent, offering exposure to senior stakeholders in a prestigious professional services environment. You will drive process improvements, manage budgets and ensure regulatory compliance while

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' operational or admin management in a law firm or professional services.
• Strong understanding of legal sector compliance requirements.
• Proven project management and operational improvement experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office capabilities, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client service mindset with senior professionals experience.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily office operations across Facilities, HR, IT, Finance and Legal Support.
• Drive operational improvement projects and enhance service delivery.
• Lead administrative teams and maintain high internal service standards.
• Monitor budgets, performance metrics, and vendor contracts.
• Support space planning and facilities operations.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and firmwide policies.
• Coordinate onboarding for new partners and senior hires.
• Champion adoption of technology and best practices.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Law firm experience

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Operations Manager | Elite Global Law Firm | London

Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a strong law firm background looking to take the next step in your career?

Our client, a prestigious global law firm with a highly regarded London presence, is seeking an accomplished Operations Manager to play a pivotal leadership role in supporting the day-to-day running of its London office. Initially on a 12 month FTC, with potential to be made permanent, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-performing professional services environment where operational excellence is central to business success.

The Opportunity

Working closely with senior leadership, you will oversee and coordinate operational activities across multiple business functions, ensuring the smooth delivery of services that support lawyers, partners and business services teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to oversee daily office operations across Facilities, HR, IT, Finance and Legal Support functions.
• Drive operational improvement projects and enhance service delivery across departments.
• Lead and support administrative teams, maintaining exceptional internal service standards.
• Monitor budgets, performance metrics, supplier relationships and vendor contracts.
• Support office space planning, workplace management and facilities operations.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and the implementation of firmwide policies, including adherence to legal sector requirements.
• Coordinate complex onboarding programmes for new partners and senior hires.
• Champion the adoption of technology and operational best practices to improve efficiency and workflow.

About You

• Minimum 7 years' operational or administrative management experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of legal sector compliance requirements.
• Proven project management and operational improvement experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office capabilities, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on, solutions-focused approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client service mindset and experience working with senior professionals and partners.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading international law firm renowned for its excellence, collaborative culture and commitment to operational innovation. The successful candidate will enjoy significant exposure to senior stakeholders and have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the firm's continued success.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Private medical insurance
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits