Legal Operations Manager

General: MDLBEAST is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Legal Operations Manager (“LOM”) to join its legal team. The LOM will report to the General Counsel and Executive Director of Corporate Services. This role combines operational management with direct legal practice, which in turn optimizes the delivery of legal services while overseeing department associates and ensuring cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate will manage contracts, support negotiations, and lead initiatives to streamline operations, aligning the legal function with MDLBEAST’s broader corporate strategy.

● Legal Operations Management

○ Oversee the day-to-day operations of the legal department, ensuring all teams work cohesively and efficiently.

○ Manage and mentor associates within the department, fostering their professional development and performance.

○ Implement processes to enhance collaboration across teams.

○ Develop and monitor KPIs to measure and improve the legal department’s framework.

○ Draft, review, and update policies and procedures pertaining to legal department operations.

● Legal Work

○ Handle legal tasks such as contract drafting, review and negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.

○ Provide reasonable assistance to associates tasked with complex transactions.

○ Provide strategic counsel on corporate and commercial matters in alignment with organizational goals.

○ Support the Head of Legal in managing regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution processes.

● Strategic Planning and Leadership

○ Design and execute strategic plans to align the legal department’s functions with MDLBEAST’s objectives.

○ Lead initiatives to enhance the department’s efficiency, including the adoption of legal technology and process improvements.

● Financial Management

○ Manage the department’s budget, including expense tracking, cost control, and financial reporting.

○ Optimize external legal spend by implementing efficient vendor management and billing practices.

● Technology and Process Optimization

○ Evaluate and deploy technology solutions to improve legal service delivery.

○ Standardize and streamline workflows and processes to enhance department efficiency.

● Vendor and Stakeholder Management

○ Manage relationships with external legal counsel and vendors, ensuring compliance with MDLBEAST’s guidelines.

○ Negotiate service-level agreements and evaluate vendor performance.

● Compliance and Risk Management

○ Ensure the department adheres to company-wide policies, governance processes, and regulatory requirements.

○ Oversee document retention, data governance, and other operational risk mitigation practices.

Education and Training:

● Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB or equivalent).

● Strong background in contract management, drafting, and negotiation.

● Proven experience in managing teams and cross-functional collaboration.

● Knowledge of financial management, legal technology, and project management.

● Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

● Proficient legal research and writing skills (e.g. LexisNexis, Practical Law, Qanoniah).

Knowledge and Years of Experience:

● 8+ years of experience in legal operations, corporate legal departments, or related roles.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be approachable and friendly.

• Strong critical thinking skills.

• Good ethical judgement.

• Team Player with a “can do” attitude.

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Attentiveness to detail.

• Time management.

• Excellent communication.

Saudi Nationals are encouraged to apply.