Your New Company & Role A fast-growing international advertising and marketing company with a focus on providing innovative solutions. This role will sit in a dynamic global legal team and play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal operations, project management, and technology implementation, with a focus on driving organizational success through innovative approaches. Key Responsibilities: Operational Efficiency Develop, implement, and optimize workflows, processes, and systems to improve the legal department’s operational performance. Recognize and implement best practices to enhance team productivity. Technology & Tools Management: Implement and manage legal technology tools such as contract management, e-billing (Brightflag), and document management systems. Provide training and support to allow seamless adoption of new tools. Keen interest and experience with technology including AI. Budgeting & Financial Management: Oversee the department’s budget, including forecasting, expense tracking, and reporting. Ensure cost effectiveness by managing external counsel and vendor spend. Project Management: Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives within the legal department, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals. Vendor & Outside Counsel Management: Manage relationships with external legal service providers and negotiate favourable terms. Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with service-level agreements. Data Management & Reporting: Develop and track metrics and KPIs to measure performance and inform decision-making for the legal department. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management. Compliance & Risk Management: Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks. Team Support & Development: Act as a liaison between the legal department and other business units to improve communication and collaboration. Support training and development initiatives within the legal team. Manage 2 juniors in the team. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or a related field; advanced degree or certification in legal operations, project management, or related disciplines is a plus. Strong understanding of contract management Minimum 5 years of experience in legal operations, project management, or a similar role, preferably within a corporate legal environment. Strong understanding of legal processes, technology tools, and systems (e.g., CLM, e-billing, matter management). Proven experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional projects. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. What you’ll get in return Flexible Hybrid working Competitive salary and benefits