Legal Operations Business Partner

@ Foot Anstey LLP

Legal Operations Business Partner

Ready to take your career to the next level at one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms? Join Foot Anstey LLP and be part of a transformative journey built on innovation, collaboration, and ambition.

The Role in 60 Seconds

Role: Legal Operations Business PartnerTeam: Managed Legal ServicesLocation: Hybrid working from Bristol or TauntonWorking Pattern: Full timeWhy this role matters: Deliver operational business partnering services to key stakeholders across the organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with the Executive Director of Legal Operations and Practice Group Leads.
• Lead financial hygiene and housekeeping protocols for the legal teams.
• Provide analytical commentary on management information for decision making.
• Work with Finance Business Partners to deliver insights on client contributions and profitability.
• Drive business tools for pricing and profitability decisions.
• Support change initiatives ensuring operational and financial targets are met.
• Serve as a conduit between legal teams and support functions in efficiency projects.
• Manage people support in designated focus areas alongside HR Business Partners.
• Identify key risks and liaise with related support teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial and business acumen with market awareness.
• Engaging people skills and proven stakeholder influence.
• Ability to align corporate strategy with operational improvements.
• High quality, accurate financial and analytical reporting skills.
• Project management expertise and proactive organisational skills.
• Proficient with modern IT systems and complex spreadsheet functions (e.g., VLOOKUPs).
• Willingness to travel and support multi-site operations.

Join a Seriously Ambitious Firm

At Foot Anstey, our ambitious growth strategy, diverse client base, and commitment to professional development offer an environment where your contributions make a real impact. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, performance-linked bonus, enhanced parental leave, private healthcare, and flexible working arrangements.

Ready to Apply?

Send your CV and a note explaining why this role suits you. Our straightforward interview process includes an assessment centre and interview, with full support offered throughout each stage.

Key skills/competency

Legal operations, financial analysis, stakeholder management, project management, change management, operational excellence, business partnering, analytical reporting, risk identification, IT proficiency.