LEGAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Our client is a well-known, multi-national organisation. They are well-funded, growing and have numerous subsidiaries around the region. 

They are seeking to appoint a Legal Operations Manager to be the lead advisor on the operations of the international legal team. 

Applications from Saudi nationals with law-firm background and fluent Arabic are actively encouraged. 

The role will be responsible for managing all projects, initiatives, system, and general legal administration of the Law Department. You will have responsibility for:

• deploying and managing all systems used by the Law Department (e.g., matter tracking system, legal entity management system, billing system, archiving system etc.)
• managing department-wide legal projects and initiatives (e.g., creating and maintaining law library, data base of contracts and other standard templates etc.)
• managing engagements of law firms and review and payment of invoices
• coordinating projects and matters involving the CLO among other responsibilities. 

Applicants must fit the following profile:

• Law firm background
• Business fluent English and Arabic 
• Circa 8-12 years of experience in executive management with a regional or international or large corporation, or other sophisticated business organisation.
• Relevant experience in project and matter management and progress tracking  
• Knowledge and experience in financial aspects, audit, procurement, invoicing, and quality control 
• Experience in office management and administration including drafting complex documents, implementing, and managing an archiving system and invoice tracking
• Experience of working with key external stakeholders and institutions at a senior level including government agencies.
• Ability to work independently with directional guidance and minimal supervision. 

The position offers excellent professional growth prospects as part of a growing team.

A competitive package is available to the successful applicant. 

Due to high levels of interest it isn’t always possible to respond to all applicants, however we will be in contact if we can assist you. 

Equal Opportunities is important to us, any PQE indicated in this advertisement is a guide only and all applications will be reviewed on merit.

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