Senior Head of Legal Operations & Strategy

Conekt Legal Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-remunerated permanent position

Career progression opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Website is seeking a Head of Legal Operations in Belfast to lead its in-house legal team. This senior leadership position involves shaping legal strategy, managing legal risk, and ensuring efficient legal advice delivery across a variety of matters.

As a qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial post-qualification experience, you will work closely with the General Counsel and lead a multi-disciplinary team to embed best practices within the organisation. A perfect opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a prestigious NI organisation.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience in a complex regulatory or institutional environment.
• Proven experience of leading legal teams and managing legal risk.
• Ability to provide solution-focused advice at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a multi-disciplinary legal team.
• Provide expert legal advice on commercial contracts, employment law, governance, and more.
• Support legal strategy, risk management, and compliance.
• Manage external legal advisers and the legal services budget.
• Advise on corporate governance and company secretarial matters.

Skills

Leadership

Legal advice provision

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Website is seeking a Head of Legal Operations in Belfast to lead its in-house legal team. This senior leadership position involves shaping legal strategy, managing legal risk, and ensuring efficient legal advice delivery across a variety of matters.

As a qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial post-qualification experience, you will work closely with the General Counsel and lead a multi-disciplinary team to embed best practices within the organisation. A perfect opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a prestigious NI organisation.