Legal Operations And Process Improvement Manager

Legal Operations and Process Improvement Manager - Successful Law Firm - London / Hybrid Working - up to £80k + great benefits

We are on the hunt for an experienced Legal Operations and Process Improvement Manager, with proven experience in successfully managing complex projects, technology implementation and Process Improvements in a law firm, to join a leading Law Firm.

The ideal candidate will have a project management qualification (PRINCE2) or a continuous improvement qualification (Lean Six Sigma green/black belt), although this isn’t essential if you have extensive experience.

In a nutshell: Leading a number of key Process Improvement projects, you will work closely with practice areas to ensure work is carried out faster, smarter and more efficiently, in a 'hands-on’ strategic and operational capacity.

What’s on offer:

Our client is offering a competitive salary (c£75k-£80k) and core and flexible benefits scheme, which includes 25+ days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance, enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity pay, discretionary bonus, wellness subsidy, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, dental cover and more!

Standard working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm and hybrid working is offered.

Key responsibilities as the Legal Operations and Process Improvement Manager will include:

• Implementing and overseeing operational processes to enhance efficiency and productivity, recommending and executing improvements
• Developing and executing commercial strategies
• Monitoring and managing financial performance including budgeting and cost control
• Leading and mentoring a small team
• Evaluating, selecting and implementing appropriate technology
• Developing and maintaining risk management protocols, ensuring compliance with legal regulations
• Generating and presenting data-driven reports to measure the effectiveness of operational improvements

And more.

What we’re looking for:

• Prior experience in a similar operational / Process Improvement role in a law firm
• Project Management qualification (PRINCE2) or a continuous improvement qualification (Lean Six Sigma green/black belt) is desired
• Exceptional project management skills and a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects related to Legal Operations, tech implementation and Process Improvement
• Strong budget management capabilities and good financial acumen
• Ability to use data, metrics and feedback to make strategic decisions and to measure operational improvement success
• Excellent leadership / management capabilities with the ability to foster a collaborative team and a culture of high performance
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a commercial mindset
• Creative and innovative, always seeking to be proactive and progressive
• Strong influencing skills at senior level
• Proven ability to gain credibility at all levels
• High proficiency in MS Office

Interested in this fantastic opportunity?

If you possess the operational / Process Improvement experience in a law firm experience that we’re looking for, then we want to hear from you!

Please submit your CV, quoting 'DH - Legal OPs and Process Improvement Manager’