Senior Legal Operations Manager

Overview

Are you an operations-minded legal professional ready to shape the future of legal delivery at a fast-paced, global tech business? This brand-new role gives you the chance to build and lead a Legal Operations function from scratch — with direct access to senior leaders, meaningful impact, and global reach.This is a hybrid role, requiring at least two days per week in the office. We support your work-life balance with a mix of in-office collaboration and home-based productivity. Regrettably, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship, so you must be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent basis.What it’s about

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Senior Legal Operations Manager , your role is to enable a smart, efficient, and scalable legal function. You’ll bring clarity and structure to how legal advice is delivered across the business by introducing best-in-class systems, managing legal spend, and streamlining workflows. You’ll be the go-to expert on legal tech, team operations, outside counsel management, and internal reporting. If you thrive at the intersection of law, tech, and business operations, this is your role.Responsibilities

Build and implement a legal operations strategy to support a global in-house legal teamLead the selection and roll-out of a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system and create a business-focused records taxonomyOversee engagement with external law firms – tracking spend, managing authorisations, and measuring performanceSupport budgeting, KPI tracking, and reporting for the Legal departmentHelp coordinate internal team development, professional training compliance, and legal team activitiesAct as the key liaison between Legal and other business functions to streamline cross-functional workflows and reduce riskEssentials for interview

3-5 years of experience working in-house at a global company in a legal operations roleExperience implementing legal technology and associated systems and processesExcellent academicsA pragmatic and process-driven approach to tasks and reportingBehavioural competencies

High levels of personal organisation and time managementA consensual and collaborative approach to work and relationship buildingStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsA commitment to YouGov valuesNice-to-have

Prior experience in a lawyer or paralegal roleExperience in an intellectual property or data-centric business (e.g., marketing, media, tech, advertising, publishing)What to expect as a YouGover

In the UK you’ll get 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays, plus 1 extra day off for your birthday. YouGov also offers a designated day off to rest and rechargeOption to work abroad for up to 30 days in a calendar yearAccess to a broad range of courses to help develop your careerAuto-enrolled pension schemeBUPA Private Medical InsuranceHealth Cash PlanCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWorkplace Savings PlanEyecare VouchersAnnual Season Ticket LoanCorporate Gym Membership DiscountAbout YouGov

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.Life at YouGov

Find out more about our diverse and inclusive environment and values here.Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.Data Privacy

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