Head of Legal Management Consulting

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Summary of the Opportunity

A truly leading global consulting group is establishing a Legal practice in Saudi Arabia and is seeking a seasoned Legal Management Consulting leader with experience gained in mature markets to develop the business. This leader will be pivotal in building a team of highly skilled professionals and delivering world-class consultancy services. Key focuses will include strategic review, transformation, and operational improvement of legal management consulting departments. This presents a unique opportunity for significant career growth in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement strategic frameworks for legal management consulting services in Saudi Arabia, ensuring alignment with local regulatory environments and client needs.
• Service Excellence: Drive initiatives to deliver world-class legal consulting services, leveraging insights from advanced markets to refine and innovate strategic approaches.
• Client Engagements: Establish and nurture consultative relationships with high-profile clients, becoming a trusted advisor in strategic legal operations.
• Solution Integration: Integrate tailored consulting solutions focused on strategy, transformation, and efficiency improvement into client operations, backed by evidence from previous engagements.
• Market Development: Conduct analyses of the legal industry in Saudi Arabia to identify trends and regulatory shifts for market penetration strategies.
• Business Growth Tactics: Cultivate new business opportunities and partnerships that expand the firm's footprint in the region.
• Project Execution: Lead operational redesign projects within legal departments to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment toward project objectives.
• Team Development: Mentor team members and promote continuous learning and professional growth.
• Innovative Team Leadership: Inspire top-tier performance in legal consulting engagements through a culture of innovation and excellence.

Requirements for the Role

• Professional Experience: A minimum of 10 years in legal consulting with substantial experience in mature markets. Previous leadership or director-level experience is crucial.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English is mandatory; Arabic is a plus.
• Skills: Strong analytical ability, strategic thinking, and adept client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: A degree in Law, Business Administration, or similar. An advanced degree such as an MBA or LL.M is desirable.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in legal consulting or management practices are advantageous.

This is a permanent position based in the Middle East, with a competitive tax-free salary and relocation support. The firm supports flexibility and a modern, inclusive approach to working life.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.