Legal Operations Business Partner

Job Title: Legal Operations Business Partner

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We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Legal Operations Business Partner (x 2 roles)
• 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 legal operational business partnering services to designated stakeholders throughout the organisation.

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What you’ll do

The primary objective is to support legal operational excellence within the legal teams by providing essential assistance for client service transformation, alongside collaborating with leadership to uphold our high standards and working practices.

In this role, you’ll:

• Work with the Executive Director of Legal Operations, Matter Lawyers and Finance Business Partners (FBPs) in line with strategy set by the firm, to improve understanding and housekeeping requirements of key financial information.
• In conjunction with the FBPs ensure measures/processes are in place to support financial hygiene and housekeeping protocols for the legal teams.
• Provide analytical commentary on financial management information to inform leaders when decision making e.g. around capacity and resourcing requirements.
• Work with our FBPs 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 models and profitability decisions - where necessary, getting best value from our investments as well as supporting opportunities for change.
• Work with the Executive Director of Legal Operations and Business Analysts to suggest and lead change initiatives, ensuring key team and where appropriate firm operational and financial targets are delivered.
• Measure effectiveness and seek feedback from others on progress against change initiatives 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 stakeholders across the business.
• Support the Bids Manager with tender submissions when required.
• Where appropriate, work alongside HRBPs to support people related matters in the team's focus areas (helping to ensure relevant matters are flagged to HR when necessary).
• Assist on the identification of key business risks for mitigation purposes, liaising with Business Excellence and other support teams as and when required.

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What we’re looking for

In this role you will bring:

• 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 accurate analysis of information.
• The ability to manage projects; technology and 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, producing consistently high quality work.
• A preparedness to make suggestions for change to improve the effectiveness of the business.
• A trusted and visible advisor.
• The ability to use IT equipment and systems with a preference of being able to use complex spreadsheets which contain detailed formulae (e.g. VLOOKUPs).
• Ability to travel to other office locations
• Experience of previous working in a multisite organisation would be an advantage.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• 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.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• 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

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Ready to apply?

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  • 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.
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