Head Of Legal Operations
Head Of Legal Operations
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Job Description
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Do you have experience in legal operations If you have expertise in project management legal budgets and making process improvements this could be an excellent opportunity for you. Youll enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of AXA UKs Legal team.
Youll lead strategic planning financial management technology selection planning and implementation and vendor management. Collaborating with our General Counsel youll cocreate and execute Legals strategic vision focussing on business and technical practices on how legal services are delivered to AXA UK.
At AXA we work smart empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them their team and our customers. Youll work at least 40% of your week away from home moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations visiting clients or attending industry events.
Were also happy to consider flexible working arrangements which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
What youll be doing:
- Assist General Counsel to build a strategy aligned to AXA UKs overall strategy and corporate imperatives.
- Develop a strong and sustainable approach to financial management and management information (MI) to ensure control of internal legal budget and external spend.
- Create clear technology vision that spans the needs of the department. Manage technology initiatives and measure benefits.
- Evaluate vendor performance.
- Build a clear understanding of legal team tasks and their value. Invite and analyse feedback to identify areas for development.
- Design capture and measure performance data through key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Own review and update knowledge management processes and systems linking them to training and development.
- Identify performance improvement initiatives and provide capability to support their coordinated execution.
Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure were able to effectively manage interest. Therefore if youre interested in joining us at AXA please dont hesitate to apply.
What youll bring:
- Demonstratable experience in a similar legal operations role essential.
- Experience of financial management and budgeting processes essential.
- Familiarity with legal technology and AI solutions essential.
- Data analysis and presentation skills.
- Project management skills.
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Vendor management and performance evaluation.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration Law or related field beneficial but not essential.
As a precondition of employment for this role you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
What we offer:
At AXA UK were appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
- Competitive annual salary from 80000 dependent on experience
- Annual company & performancebased bonus
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
- Private health cover
- Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
- AXA employee discounts
- Gym benefits
To apply click on the apply for this job button youll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and dont discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a longterm condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process were proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support please send an email to .
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Who we are:
AXA UK Support Functions power AXAs three customerfacing business units providing the infrastructure support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether youve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you or youre just starting out well give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.
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Director
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