Chief Legal Operations Officer

1 day ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Hudson Full time
Job Title: Chief Legal Operations Officer

About Us:
Hudson is a leading recruitment agency specializing in placing top talent with leading organizations. Our team of experts takes the time to understand our clients' needs and delivers exceptional results.

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Description:
The role of Chief Legal Operations Officer involves managing a team of lawyers and overseeing the lifecycle of legal requests. This includes allocating tasks to appropriate lawyers, engaging external legal firms, approving invoices, and liaising with finance to ensure timely payment and matter closure. As a central point for legal matters, you will be responsible for ensuring consistent delivery of legal services and maintaining centralized documentation and records.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of lawyers and oversee the allocation of tasks
  • Engage external legal firms as required
  • Approve invoices and ensure timely payment
  • Liaise with finance to ensure matter closure
  • Maintain centralized documentation and records

Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will need:
  • Experience in a similar role providing high-quality support to multiple lawyers
  • A sound knowledge of legal support tasks and ability to provide assistance to lawyers and senior management
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced technical skills in MS Office and PowerPoint
  • Operational performance reporting experience and ability to multi-task

About You:
You are a highly organized and effective individual with excellent communication skills. You have experience in managing teams and overseeing legal operations, and you are confident in your ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply:
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to Hudson Australia.
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