Legal Operations Business Partner
- Role: Legal Operations Business Partner
- Team: Managed Legal Services
- Location: Hybrid working from Bristol or Taunton
- Working Pattern: Full time
- Why this role matters: This is a pivotal opportunity delivering operational business partnering services to stakeholders throughout the organisation.
- Work with the Executive Director of Legal Operations and Practice Group Leads in line with strategy set by the firm, to improve understanding and housekeeping requirements of key financial information.
- Lead on financial hygiene and housekeeping protocols for the legal teams.
- Provide analytical commentary on management information to inform leaders when decision making.
- Work with our Finance Business Partners to gather analysis and deliver insight on our clients and matters and how this flows through to contribution (profitability).
- Drive our business tools to assist in pricing and profitability decisions – where necessary, getting best value from our investments as well as supporting suggestions for change.
- Suggest and lead change, to ensure key operational and financial targets are delivered.
- Measure effectiveness and seek feedback from others on progress and input into helping design and develop improvements.
- Be the conduit between legal teams and support functions in relation to new efficiency projects.
- Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
- Support Case Management system efficiencies for all stakeholders across the business.
- Provide people management support within assigned focus areas, including working alongside HR Business Partners, analysis, meetings and any ongoing actions.
- Assist on the identification of key risks for mitigation purposes, liaising with Business Excellence and other support teams as and when required.
- Commercial and business awareness with the ability to understand and interpret the environment and market within which the firm operates.
- A people person who is engaging and driven by solutions with experience of influencing stakeholder behaviour.
- Evidence of understanding the wider organisation and corporate strategy and using this knowledge to align new approaches with current and future risks and opportunities.
- The ability to produce analysis of information which is both accurate and of high quality.
- The ability to manage projects, technology or non-technology related.
- The ability to ensure that sensitive information is held in strictest confidence.
- The skills to be flexible to further support our senior leaders in the legal teams.
- Proven ability to implement and effect change, including system improvements.
- The ability to be proactive and organised and able to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- A preparedness to make suggestions for change to improve the effectiveness of the business.
- A trusted and visible advisor.
- The ability to use modern IT equipment and systems with a preference of being able to use complex spreadsheets which contain detailed formulae (e.g. VLOOKUPs).
- The ability to produce work of high quality on a consistent and timely basis.
- Ability to travel to other office locations
- Experience of previous working in a multisite organisation would be an advantage.
- An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
- A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
- A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
- A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
- Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
- Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
- An open, flexible working environment.
- Find out more about our benefits and work environment here Life at Foot Anstey | Foot Anstey
- Hit the “Apply Now” button.
- Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
- Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
- Invited for interview?
- With a straightforward process typically involving an assessment centre (half day) and an interview, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
- We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.
- If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.
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