Are you a strategic leader with a strong background in Legal Operations and Consulting? This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the Legal Operations service line within a highly respected international law firm, working closely with experts in Legal Tech and AI.
As Head of Legal Operations Consulting, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction, driving business growth, and leading high-impact client engagements. This is a senior leadership position that combines business development, client delivery, and team leadership to ensure the continued success and expansion of the firm’s Legal Operations consulting offering.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Strategic Leadership
Develop and lead a high-performing Legal Operations Consulting practice, ensuring integration with the firm’s broader legal services.
Create and refine a market-leading client proposition, offering innovative and practical solutions.
🔹 Business Development & Client Engagement
Drive the growth of the Legal Operations service line, identifying new opportunities and expanding the firm’s client base.
Build strong client relationships, lead pitches, and oversee commercial negotiations.
Raise the firm’s external profile through thought leadership, events, and networking.
🔹 Project Delivery & Team Leadership
Oversee and build a highly skilled delivery team, including both permanent and networked consultants.
Develop best-in-class tools, methodologies, and frameworks to support client projects.
Lead major client engagements, acting as an executive sponsor where required.
🔹 Financial & Business Performance
Manage revenue, profitability, and overall business performance for the service line.
Develop and mentor a growing team, ensuring professional development and high-quality service delivery.
We’re looking for a dynamic and commercially minded leader with:
✔ A proven track record in client and business development, with the ability to generate and close new opportunities.
✔ Strong experience in Legal Operations, either in-house or as an external consultant, ideally with a focus on optimisation and transformation.
✔ A management consulting skillset, with the ability to develop strategic solutions and deliver value to clients.
✔ Excellent leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills.
✔ A collaborative and innovative mindset, with a practical and hands-on approach.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a growing consulting practice, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
