Legal Operations Manager

ResponsibilitiesStreamline and manage daytoday legal department operations workflows and resource allocationImplement and maintain legal tech tools (CLM systems matter management platforms etc.)Develop and monitor departmental budgets financial planning and vendor spendOversee relationships with external legal service providers negotiate fees and track performanceTrack and report on legal KPIs compliance metrics and operational dashboardsStandardize legal processes and support legal risk mitigation efforts across departmentsFacilitate internal audits and ensure alignment with corporate governance standardsSupport knowledge management and training initiatives within the legal teamRequired Skills & QualificationsBachelors 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 managementStrong understanding of legal process automation CLM systems and governance frameworksBudgeting financial reporting and vendor management experienceHighly organized with strong analytical communication and project management skillsExperience in UAE or GCC legal and regulatory environment is preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr