Director of Legal Operations

Director of Legal Operations

We’re looking for a Director of Legal Operations to join us in Bradford on a hybrid working arrangement. Reporting into VP Operations for People, Legal and Construction, the Director Legal Operations is an exciting and challenging role that is accountable for market-leading, technology-led end-to-end Legal services, on behalf of Liberty Shared Services and its customers. As the Director of Legal Operations, you will provide visionary leadership and exceptional service management to a growing team of 90 legal professionals, driving the legal function toward excellence.

What will you be doing?

This role will lead on two pivotal projects that will define the future of legal operations:

• Digitalisation of Legal Operations: Establish a market-leading service offering with clear, measurable objectives to set the benchmark for digital transformation in legal operations.
• Expansion of Services and Customer Base to the External Market:
  • Validate and refine the technology blueprint to ensure alignment with key commercial milestones and inflection points.
  • Drive the implementation of technology solutions tailored to customer needs, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced service delivery.
  • Transition the operating model to fully capture efficiency gains, optimizing processes and workflows for maximum impact.
  • Prepare comprehensive commercial information and sales materials to effectively market new services to prospective clients.
  • Strategically evaluate target markets and identify the ideal customer base, positioning the organisation for successful market entry.
  • Build and enhance market credibility through industry accolades, recognition, and strong brand positioning.

Who are we looking for?

We tend to look for people with:

• Leadership in a dynamic, multinational operational environment
• A background in transformation or digital technology
• Hands-on experience in implementing technology or process change
• Proven expertise in customer acquisition and relationship management
• Strategic future forecasting with the ability to anticipate market trends and position Liberty shared services for long-term success

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, economics, business, or related field
• Solicitor or Filex qualified desirable

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + Bonus where applicable
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover, and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow’s Connections Today! At Liberty Global, we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, we invest in fibre and 5G networks, providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through leading brands, such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Our Ventures portfolio has strategic stakes in over 75 companies in content, tech, and infrastructure, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge, and Egg.

We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you're entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team. Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology. Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content, and technology ventures. With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks, we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

Our Ambitions and Goals

We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia. Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology, and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.

OUR FUTURE OUTLOOK IS EXCITING, TOGETHER

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If you wish to exercise your privacy rights or if you have any questions about our use of your data or about your privacy rights please contact: Peopleservices@Libertyglobal.com