Senior Business Operations Manager – EMEA Private Equity

White & Case LLP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm is seeking a Senior Business Operations Manager for its EMEA Private Equity practice in London. The ideal candidate will provide management support to the practice leader while coordinating projects across teams. Responsibilities include financial performance analysis and managing operational improvements. The role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension plan with employer contribution

Yearly wellbeing fund

Income protection

Life insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Private GP services

Travel insurance

Dental coverage

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase

Qualifications

• Experience in large practice management roles within a law firm.
• Focus on project execution with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Balanced judgment and professional composure in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist and manage specific projects for the Regional Section Head.
• Work closely with multiple teams for management improvements.
• Provide ad hoc analysis of financial and non-financial data.

Skills

Experience working with law firm partners

Project execution

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Problem-solving

Building strong relationships

Tools

AI technology

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Senior Business Operations Manager – EMEA Private Equity. Do you have what it takes to provide management support to the leader of one of our largest practices? At White & Case, we’ll challenge and support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our team from day one. This role provides general management support to the partner leading the Firm’s Private Equity practice across EMEA (Regional Section Head). The EMEA PE practice is the largest team in the global Firm, and this role is designed to deliver strong senior management assistance in the running of the practice. The position involves working with the practice leader, partners and business services functions in a collaborative manner to deliver enhancements and outcomes. The level of responsibility and impact will depend on the position-holder’s personal effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Section Management Responsibilities:

• Assist with and project manage specific projects and initiatives the Regional Section Head (RSH) is implementing.
• Work closely with People, Finance, Business Development and other teams to drive management improvements and implement projects for both the London private equity team and the wider EMEA team (e.g., client initiatives, financial management, productivity, focus on core priorities).
• Organise agenda, speakers, slides and notes for regular EMEA section and London meetings.
• Coordinate ad hoc team meetings outside London, including liaising with lead partner(s) on visits and team presentations.
• Support Firm and executive committee requests (e.g., business priorities and actions).
• Provide ad hoc analysis of financial and non-financial data to assist with projects (e.g., efficiency of client matters, including use of technology and leverage).
• Serve as an alternative point of contact to the RSH on agreed projects with other Firm personnel.

Other Responsibilities:

• Interpret high-level trends to support growth and financial performance of the section.
• Review monthly section/office financial performance and discuss areas of concern with the RSH.
• Manage section financial forecasts, including calls with lead partner(s) to discuss full-year expectations.
• Manage section financial budgets, including liaising with lead partner(s) on headcount and market dynamics.
• Collaborate with the inventory manager (especially at year-end) to support billing/collection drives and full-year revenue forecast.
• Provide finance updates to lead partner(s) in offices.
• Support partner and client financials, as well as expense approval and analysis.

Qualifications and skills

• Experience working with law firm partners in large practice management roles, providing comprehensive support.
• Preferred experience in professional services (ideally in a law firm).
• Technically adept at learning new systems and tools.
• Preferred experience with AI and technology in a professional services environment.
• Focus on project execution with strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• High levels of self-motivation, resourcefulness, and proactivity in problem-solving.
• Balanced judgment and professional composure in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to build strong relationships within the firm, coupled with high integrity and performance standards.

What We Offer

When you join us, you’ll work directly with partners, business leaders and many inspiring colleagues across our global network of offices. We live by our values — to be pioneering, united and human — and you’ll experience them from day one. We provide support and development opportunities to help you reach your potential.

We believe consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a Business Operations professional, and our benefits are designed to support changing needs across life stages.

About White & Case

We are a global law firm with longstanding offices in markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, cross-border integration, and depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.

Location and Reporting

This role is based in London and reports into the Regional COO (EMEA), but is accountable to and works alongside the Regional Section Head (EMEA) for Private Equity. Standard office hours are 09:30–18:00, with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week; occasional travel to EMEA may be required.

Firm Benefits

We offer a flexible range of benefits, services and programmes designed to support your lifestyle requirements. Current benefits include:

• Private medical insurance
• Pension plan with matched employer contribution up to 7.5%
• Yearly wellbeing fund
• Income protection
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Private GP services
• Travel insurance
• Dental coverage
• Cycle to work
• Holiday purchase (available during annual enrolment)

Equal Opportunity Statement

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.

Note to recruitment agencies: Our internal Recruitment team handles end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. Agencies must sign White & Case terms of business; candidates submitted outside our online application tracking system will not be considered as formal introductions.

Applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. For questions, contact the London Recruitment team. When engaging with agencies, we are supported by our preferred suppliers.

Locations & Posting

Primary Location: United Kingdom – London

Expected Workplace: Hybrid

Job Posting: Oct 24, 2025

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