Legal Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Streamline and manage day-to-day legal department operations, workflows, and resource allocation
• Implement and maintain legal tech tools (CLM systems, matter management platforms, etc.)
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets, financial planning, and vendor spend
• Oversee relationships with external legal service providers, negotiate fees, and track performance
• Track and report on legal KPIs, compliance metrics, and operational dashboards
• Standardize legal processes and support legal risk mitigation efforts across departments
• Facilitate internal audits and ensure alignment with corporate governance standards
• Support knowledge management and training initiatives within the legal team

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field (JD or LLB a plus)
• Minimum 5 years experience in legal operations, compliance, or legal project management
• Strong understanding of legal process automation, CLM systems, and governance frameworks
• Budgeting, financial reporting, and vendor management experience
• Highly organized, with strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Experience in UAE or GCC legal and regulatory environment is preferred