Remote Legal Operations Manager

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Legal Operations Manager to establish and oversee efficient legal processes and systems from a fully remote setting. You will streamline workflows, implement legal tech, manage budgets, and support the legal function across distributed teams.

The ideal candidate has strong project management skills, a solid understanding of legal practice management, and a proven track record in optimizing resource allocation and service delivery in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Law; JD or paralegal certification is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in legal operations, law firm administration, or similar, remote environment preferred.
• Proven experience with legal technology implementation and management.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent understanding of legal workflows and best practices.
• Experience in budget management and vendor negotiation.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for managing remote teams.
• Proficiency in standard office software and legal tech tools.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage operational policies and procedures for the legal department.
• Oversee selection, implementation, and optimization of legal tech solutions.
• Manage the legal department budget, including forecasting and expenses.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties for projects.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and identify improvements.
• Manage knowledge management systems and access to information.
• Streamline workflows to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support General Counsel with operational planning and execution.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among remote team members.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Remote team management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Legal workflows knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Law

JD or paralegal certification (plus)

Tools

e-discovery platforms

contract management systems

practice management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a forward-thinking legal services provider seeking a highly organized and tech-savvy Remote Legal Operations Manager to establish and oversee efficient legal processes and systems. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to shape and enhance the operational backbone of a progressive legal department entirely from a remote setting. You will be responsible for streamlining workflows, implementing legal technology solutions, managing budgets, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a keen eye for operational efficiency, and a solid understanding of legal practice management. This role is critical for optimizing resource allocation, improving service delivery, and supporting the strategic goals of our client's legal function. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a remote-first environment and can independently drive operational excellence across the organization. Your contribution will be key to ensuring our client's legal operations are scalable, effective, and aligned with industry best practices, regardless of physical location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage operational policies and procedures for the legal department.
• Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimization of legal technology solutions (e.g., e-discovery platforms, contract management systems, practice management software).
• Manage the legal department's budget, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and vendor management.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
• Manage knowledge management systems and ensure easy access to critical legal information.
• Streamline legal workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements in all operational aspects.
• Support the General Counsel and legal team with operational planning and execution.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among remote team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field; JD or paralegal certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal operations, law firm administration, or a similar role, preferably within a remote or distributed team environment.
• Proven experience with legal technology implementation and management.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent understanding of legal workflows and best practices.
• Experience in budget management and vendor negotiation.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage remote teams effectively.
• Proficiency in standard office software and legal tech tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively in a remote setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to significantly impact legal operations at a growing company.
• Professional development and training in legal tech and operations.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Allowance for home office setup and connectivity.