legal operations lead

Trendyol Group

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 At Trendyol Legal, we go beyond compliance&mdash;shaping business decisions with legal insight and strategic perspective. As trusted advisors, we support teams across the company on matters ranging from contracts and corporate law to labor, competition, transportation, and regulatory frameworks. By embedding legal thinking into every stage of business design, we safeguard the company&rsquo;s integrity while enabling agile, sustainable growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for a legal professional to lead legal operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a focus on governance, labor law, compliance, and core commercial matters. Based in Riyadh, this role is essential in ensuring our business operates within the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of KSA. The ideal candidate combines a solid legal foundation with a proactive, business-minded approach, and is eager to contribute to the success of a dynamic tech company.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Provide legal guidance on Saudi corporate governance, company law, and regulatory obligations.
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 Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, supporting the People Team on employment documentation and dispute resolution.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, and platform terms.
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 Advise on operational legal risks across core commerce functions, supporting local and regional teams.
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 Lead internal reviews and implement compliance best practices tailored to Saudi law.
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 Collaborate with government entities (e.g., MHRSD, MOC, ZATCA) to support business continuity and regulatory alignment.
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 Coordinate with external counsel and Trendyol&rsquo;s HQ legal teams to manage disputes, inquiries, or escalations.
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 Monitor legal developments in e-commerce, digital services, and platform regulation in the Kingdom.
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 Expected Qualifications
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer with at least 5 year's post qualification KSA legal experience.
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 Deep knowledge of Saudi labor law, corporate governance, and commercial compliance.
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 Experience advising or working within e-commerce or tech-driven businesses is a strong advantage.
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 Familiarity with local governmental processes and regulatory bodies.
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 Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in both English and Arabic.
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 What We Offer
 
 
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 Hybrid working model with flexibility:
 
 a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
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 Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities:
 
 Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
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 Responsibility from day one:
 
 Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
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 A diverse, international team:
 
 Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
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 Opportunities to grow with the best:
 
 Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
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 Meaningful connections beyond tasks:
 
 Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.
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 Take the Next Step
 
 
 
 If this role excites you, apply today, we look forward to taking the next step with you. Want to get to know the team better first? Explore our Career Website, LinkedIn, or YouTube to learn more about #LifeatTrendyol and how we work.
 
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Legal Counsel (Saudi Nationals Only)

Trendyol

<div><div><div>About the Team</div><div>
At Trendyol Legal, we go beyond compliance&mdash;shaping business decisions with legal insight and strategic perspective.</div><div>
As trusted advisors, we support teams across the company on matters ranging from contracts and corporate law to labor, competition, transportation, and regulatory frameworks.</div><div>
By embedding legal thinking into every stage of business design, we safeguard the company&rsquo;s integrity while enabling agile, sustainable growth.</div><div></div><div> 
We are looking for a legal professional to lead legal operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a focus on governance, labor law, compliance, and core commercial matters. Based in Riyadh, this role is essential in ensuring our business operates within the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of KSA. The ideal candidate combines a solid legal foundation with a proactive, business-minded approach, and is eager to contribute to the success of a dynamic tech company.</div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Provide legal guidance on Saudi corporate governance, company law, and regulatory obligations.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, supporting the People Team on employment documentation and dispute resolution.</li><li>
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, and platform terms.</li><li>
Advise on operational legal risks across core commerce functions, supporting local and regional teams.</li><li>
Lead internal reviews and implement compliance best practices tailored to Saudi law.</li><li>
Collaborate with government entities (e.g., MHRSD, MOC, ZATCA) to support business continuity and regulatory alignment.</li><li>
Coordinate with external counsel and Trendyol&rsquo;s HQ legal teams to manage disputes, inquiries, or escalations.</li><li>
Monitor legal developments in e-commerce, digital services, and platform regulation in the Kingdom.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Expected Qualifications</h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Qualified lawyer with at least 5 year's post qualification KSA legal experience.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of Saudi labor law, corporate governance, and commercial compliance.</li><li>
Experience advising or working within e-commerce or tech-driven businesses is a strong advantage.</li><li>
Familiarity with local governmental processes and regulatory bodies.</li><li>
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in both English and Arabic.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div>What We Offer</div><ul><li>Hybrid working model with flexibility: a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.</li><li>Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities: Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.</li><li>Responsibility from day one: Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.</li><li>A diverse, international team: Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.</li><li>Opportunities to grow with the best: Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.</li><li>Meaningful connections beyond tasks: Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Take the Next Step</div><div>
If this role excites you, apply today, we look forward to taking the next step with you.</div><div>
Want to get to know the team better first? Explore our Career Website, LinkedIn, or YouTube to learn more about #LifeatTrendyol and how we work.</div></div></div>

Idfy ( Baldor Technologies)

Role Overview Lead the legal adjudication function for court-hit profiles, ensuring accurate, defensible, and audit-ready closures. The role combines legal expertise, operational rigor, AI governance, and team leadership to drive scalable, high-quality legal review processes.Key Responsibilities Legal Review &amp; Risk Adjudication Own end-to-end review of profiles flagged with criminal/civil court hits. Provide clear, structured, and defensible legal opinions. Handle complex, high-risk, and escalated cases as final decision authority. Ensure consistency in legal interpretation, tagging, and documentation.Governance &amp; Compliance Maintain audit-ready documentation aligned with regulatory and client standards. Reduce rework, exception rates, and audit observations. Build and refine SOPs and decision frameworks. Team Leadership Lead and mentor legal reviewers and paralegals. Conduct performance reviews and skill-gap assessments. Drive accountability, quality, and continuous improvement. Education &amp; Experience LLB mandatory (LLM preferred). 3&ndash;5 years&rsquo; experience in Legal Operations, LPO/KPO, court checks, compliance, or risk adjudication. Prior team handling experience preferred.Key KPIs Legal Closure TAT Quality &amp; Defensibility of Opinions Audit Observations &amp; Rework Rate Automation Enablement &amp; Exception ReductionJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Food provided</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Lead – Legal Operations (Court & Risk Review)

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company)

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 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 
 The role holder leads and oversees the legal operations function within the company. This position is responsible for managing all legal aspects of the business, including contract management, legal disputes, corporate advisory, and interactions with government authorities. The role will manage a team of in-house lawyers and regularly collaborate with the management team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities:
 
 
 
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 Lead and oversee the Legal Operations section, ensuring high-quality and timely legal support across business units.
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 Manage the full lifecycle of contract drafting, review, and negotiation, including procurement, commercial, and other business-related contracts.
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 Develop and maintain standard contract templates and contracting policies to improve efficiency and reduce legal risk.
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 Manage external counsels.
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 Manage all legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration matters involving the company.
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 Collaborate with external counsel where necessary and supervise legal strategies for ongoing disputes.
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 Advise internal stakeholders on a wide range of corporate legal matters including governance, business structure, regulatory obligations (excluding compliance), and strategic initiatives.
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 Ensure legal consistency and risk mitigation across all areas of the company&rsquo;s operations.
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 Serve as the primary legal contact for interactions with government authorities, regulators, and industry bodies.
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 Monitor and assess regulatory developments that may impact the business and advise management accordingly.
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 Lead, manage, and mentor a team of qualified lawyers.
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 Promote professional development and ensure a high-performance legal team.
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 Work closely with the senior management team to align legal strategy with business objectives.
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 Desired Candidate Profile:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB or equivalent); LLM or JD is an advantage.
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 Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, with significant experience in corporate/commercial legal practice, preferably extensive knowledge of legal systems and business practices in the Middle East.
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 Proven experience in managing a legal team in a complex, multinational, or regional environment.
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 High proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written) is an additional advantage.
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 Deep understanding of Middle Eastern legal systems, commercial practices, and regulatory frameworks.
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 Strong experience in handling commercial contracts, dispute resolution, and corporate advisory.
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 The ideal candidate must have excellent negotiation and drafting skills, strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities,
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 High level of integrity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capability and ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
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Associate General Counsel

Hunting Cherry

Job Title: Manager / Senior Manager &ndash; Legal Operations (LPO) Location: Mohali (Work From Office) Experience: 6+ Years Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, Best in IndustryJob Summary We are hiring a Manager / Senior Manager &ndash; Legal Operations with strong experience in Legal Billing and E-Billing within an LPO environment. This role requires a hands-on professional who can manage end-to-end legal billing operations, review invoices, ensure compliance with billing standards, and build structured processes and SOPs. The ideal candidate should have a strong operational mindset, leadership capability, and experience handling global legal billing workflows.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage end-to-end Legal Billing and E-Billing operations</li><li>Perform detailed invoice review and bill validation</li><li>Ensure compliance with UTBMS codes and LEDES file formats</li><li>Work with Matter Management and CLM tools for billing and workflow tracking</li><li>Develop, implement, and optimize SOPs and operational processes</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders for billing cycles and issue resolution</li><li>Monitor billing accuracy, timelines, and quality standards</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and drive operational efficiency</li><li>Lead and mentor team members, if applicable</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Minimum 6 years of experience in Legal Operations within an LPO setup</li><li>Strong hands-on experience in Legal Billing and E-Billing</li><li>Proven experience in invoice review and legal bill analysis</li><li>Strong knowledge of UTBMS codes and LEDES file formats</li><li>Experience with Matter Management systems and CLM tools</li><li>Strong process orientation and ability to build workflows and SOPs</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Prior experience in a managerial or team leadership role</li><li>Exposure to US or international legal billing processes</li><li>Experience working with enterprise legal operations or shared services environments</li></ul>Work Requirements<ul><li>Willingness to work from the Mohali office</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, process-driven environment</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: ₹2,500,000.00 - ₹3,000,000.00 per yearApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have at least 6 years of experience in Legal Operations within an LPO environment?</li><li>Do you have hands-on experience in Legal Billing and E-Billing?</li><li>Are you experienced in UTBMS codes and LEDES file formats?</li><li>Have you performed invoice or bill review in a legal billing role?</li><li>Are you currently working in an LPO or Legal Operations role?</li><li>Are you comfortable working from the Mohali office?</li><li>Do you have experience using Matter Management or CLM tools?</li><li>What is your current and expected CTC?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Legal Tech & Operations Specialist

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 Job Title: Head of Legal, India
 
 
 
 Location: Gurugram, India
 
 
 Reports to: India Site Lead and General Counsel
 
 
 Supports: Group Head of APAC and Group Head of Technology
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Head of Legal, India will be a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic and operational legal support to our India hub. This position will work closely with the India Site Lead and the Group General Counsel, and will collaborate with global leadership, including the Group Head of APAC and Group Head of Technology. This role will ensure there is legal compliance, effective management of legal risk, and will enable business growth while maintaining governance standards.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 The Head of Legal, India will serve as the senior legal leader for all India‑based legal activities and operations. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Site Lead and senior executive team, the role will support:
 
 
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 Legal Advisory &amp; Business Support
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 Provide comprehensive legal support for business-as-usual operations across our India hub.
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 Advise on commercial contracts, employment law matters, and regulatory compliance.
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 Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on legal risk and strategic initiatives.
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 Contract Management Hub
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 Support the establishment of a contract management hub in India, including assisting with the recruitment and team design.
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 Support the development of processes and frameworks for efficient contract lifecycle management.
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 Partner with global commercial legal teams to ensure contract standards, templates, negotiation playbooks and clause libraries align with global expectations.
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 Utilise legal technology and AI tools to ensure the contract management hub runs efficiently.
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 Employment &amp; Labor Law
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 Provide guidance on employment-related legal issues, including policies, disputes, and compliance with Indian labor laws.
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 Cross-Border Legal Coordination
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 Represent the Legal team in India leadership forums and cross‑functional initiatives.
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 Support global projects with India execution requirements, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
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 Provide leadership, coaching, and development to India‑based legal professionals and contract managers.
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 Work closely with global legal teams to align India operations with FNZ&rsquo;s group standards.
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 Ensure compliance for the business to operate as an outsourced service provider to various regulated FNZ subsidiaries around the globe.
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 Governance &amp; Company Secretarial
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 Ensure strong governance and company secretarial oversight for all India entities, including board processes, filings, compliance calendars, and subsidiary governance.
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 Legal Risk Management and Governance
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 Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with India operations and outsourced service models.
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 Build strong relationships with external counsel, manage external legal spend, and ensure consistent quality of advice.
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 Maintain alignment with group governance frameworks, internal controls, and audit expectations.
 
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 Essential
 
 
 
 
 Experience &amp; Qualifications
 
 
 
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 The ideal candidate will bring deep experience supporting international organisations headquartered outside India.
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 Senior Indian‑qualified lawyer with 12+ years PQE, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
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 Strong background in commercial contracting, employment law, governance, and company secretarial matters.
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 Experience supporting outsourced or shared‑service centres in India delivering services to a global parent/subsidiary.
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 Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior legal business partner, advising executive leadership.
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 Experience managing or contributing to legal operations transformation.
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 Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills.
 
 
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 Desirable
 
 
 
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 Exposure to financial services, technology, or regulated environments.
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 Experience working with global legal teams and matrix reporting structures.
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 Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems, AI‑enabled legal tools, and legal operations best practices.
 
 
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 Competencies
 
 
 
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 Strategic Legal Advisory &ndash; Strategic thinking with strong business acumen and ability to influence senior leaders and drive decision‑making.
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 Corporate Governance Expertise &ndash; Strong handling of governance, subsidiary management, and compliance frameworks.
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 Leadership &amp; People Development &ndash; Capability to lead and build a local legal function.
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 Commercial &amp; Operational Acumen &ndash; Understands outsourced‑service models, commercial risk, and customer/supplier dynamics.
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 Process &amp; Technology Mindset &ndash; Comfortable designing scalable processes and leveraging legal tech tools.
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 Growth Mindset - Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
 
 
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 About FNZ
 
 
 
 
 FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.
 
 
 
 
 We created wealth&rsquo;s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.
 
 
 
 
 We partner with the world&rsquo;s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.2 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).
 
 
 Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.
 
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Head of Legal, India

Job Description for Legal Spend Analytics - Subject Matter Expert (SME) (Legal Operations &amp; Spend Analytics)Job Location: MohaliRole SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Legal Spend Analytics Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the delivery and evolution of legal spend analytics services for corporate legal teams. This role sits at the intersection of legal operations, analytics, and client advisory.The SME will work closely with in-house legal teams, law firms, and internal delivery teams to translate legal spend data into defensible, actionable insight&mdash;supporting cost control, governance, forecasting, and panel management.This is a hands-on mid-level leadership role suited to someone who has worked extensively with legal spend data, understands the operational realities of legal teams, and can guide both clients and internal teams on best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesLegal Spend Analytics Leadership<ul><li>Lead end-to-end legal spend analytics engagements across corporate clients</li><li>Define analytical frameworks for invoice review, spend visibility, accruals, forecasting, and panel performance</li><li>Translate raw eBilling, matter, and contract data into clear, defensible insights</li></ul>Client Advisory &amp; Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>Understand and articulate common pain points across corporates and law firms</li><li>Support client conversations around legal spend control, budgeting, accruals, and panel optimization</li><li>Assist with pre-sales and solution design discussions as a subject matter expert</li></ul>Tool &amp; Technology Expertise<ul><li>Work with leading legal spend and eBilling platforms (e.g. Legal Tracker, Brightflag, Onit, SAP, Mitratech tools)</li><li>Leverage CLM data to enrich spend and matter analytics where relevant</li><li>Advise on best practices for tool configuration, data quality, and analytics usage</li><li>Operate comfortably across multiple client tool environments without system replacement</li></ul>Analytics &amp; Operational Excellence<ul><li>Define KPIs and metrics for legal spend analysis</li><li>Guide anomaly detection, rate analysis, billing compliance checks, and trend analysis</li><li>Review and validate analytical outputs for accuracy, explainability, and client readiness</li><li>Support the development of repeatable analytics playbooks and methodologies</li></ul>Team &amp; Knowledge Leadership<ul><li>Mentor analysts and legal ops team members</li><li>Contribute to internal knowledge assets, templates, and best practices</li><li>Stay current on legal operations, spend management, and regulatory trends in the target markets</li></ul>Required Experience &amp; SkillsExperience<ul><li>7+ years&rsquo; experience in legal operations, legal spend analytics, or legal advisory roles</li><li>Direct experience working with corporate legal teams and external law firms</li><li>Hands-on exposure to legal spend tools and eBilling platforms, with strong analytics focus</li><li>Experience supporting legal spend reporting, forecasting, accruals</li><li>Exposure to CLM systems and understanding how contract data can inform legal analytics</li><li>Experience in an LPO, legal consultancy, ALSP, or legal technology environment preferred</li></ul>Skills &amp; Capabilities<ul><li>Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex legal spend data</li><li>Ability to explain insights clearly to non-technical legal and finance stakeholders</li><li>Deep understanding of law firm billing models, rate structures, and panel arrangements</li><li>Comfortable working across multiple data sources and imperfect data sets</li><li>High attention to detail and strong quality control instincts</li><li>Confident, consultative communication style</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Background in law, legal operations, finance, or data analytics</li><li>Experience working with UK/US legal teams</li><li>Prior involvement in legal ops transformation or spend optimisation initiatives</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to ₹2,800,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person

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