Legal Operations Manager
Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester – hybrid role
£60,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits
We’re working with a nationally respected and forward-thinking UK law firm to recruit a Legal Operations Manager to support the evolution of their business services and operations function. This is a key hire into a growing central team and will play a crucial role in enabling the firm’s continued success.
The firm has a strong UK footprint and a reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice to clients across sectors including real estate, private wealth, retail, and corporate. With a culture rooted in collaboration and empowerment, this is a great environment for someone who wants to make a real operational impact.
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Operations Manager
· Oversee the day-to-day legal administration and operational support across multiple practice areas
· Manage a team of direct and indirect reports within the legal operations and administrative functions
· Act as a key liaison between lawyers, partners, and central support teams to ensure high-quality service delivery
· Support the implementation of new systems, workflows, and process improvements
· Contribute to the wider change and transformation strategy across the business services function
· Deliver regular reporting, data insights and process reviews to help the firm scale effectively
· Lead initiatives that improve consistency, efficiency and client service delivery across departments
Skills & Attributes of the Legal Operations Manager
· Experience working in a law firm or legal services environment is essential
· Strong background in legal operations, administration, or business services leadership
· Proven people manager with experience leading and motivating multi-site teams
· Confident working with senior stakeholders, including lawyers and partners
· Excellent organisational skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
· Comfortable managing change and driving continuous improvement in a legal setting
Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.
Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Ref: BHJOB3543_6002