Job Description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading global law firm, to assist them in their search for a new Legal Operations Manager.

This is a new role in their London office, to work as part of their highly collaborative global team, whereby the successful applicant will be responsible for providing operational support to the Energy & Natural Resources group to increase profitability and efficiency within the firm.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing group reports, such as, profitability, financial reviews, realisation, and financial summaries.
• Providing operational and administrative support.
• Assisting with new matter approval processes and the annual budgeting process.
• Preparing rate sensitivity and profitability analyses.
• Monitoring AR accounts and expenses, coordinating billing, and analysing write-offs.
• Assisting with the development and application of strategy for pricing engagements.
• Searching and analysing data to develop expertise and experience.
• Engaging in RFPs to review billing rates and AFAs to improve and maximise profitability.
• Work with other firmwide team members to improve matter and client RP.
• Educating attorneys regarding financial metrics, goals, and budgeting.

The firm are offering a competitive salary & benefits package, and hybrid working arrangements are in place.

Suitable candidates will have gained prior similar Business Administration experience, ideally within a law firm, although professional services environments will also be considered. We are seeking applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong financial planning expertise, advanced Excel skills, and communication, organisational, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated experience with data warehouse and databases is highly desired.

Please do not delay in applying; applications are being welcomed now, for immediate review, in order for the interview process to commence asap.

Successful applicants will be contacted by US Law Support and provided with full details.