Linklaters
Operations Team Leader - Re:link- 12 month FTC (remote) page is loaded Operations Team Leader - Re:link- 12 month FTC (remote) Apply locations London posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R About us: Linklaters is a multi-national commercial law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide. We have been named as one of The Times' Top 50 Employers for Women, recognised by Stonewall as a top employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility. We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the legal industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Linklaters, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. The Team Re:link is Linklaters' flexible lawyer platform. We provide Linklaters' clients and practice groups with swift access to a community of high-quality consultants to solve their flexible resourcing needs. Re:link is a key part of Limitless, Linklater's Alternative Legal Services offering. Limitless draws together Linklaters' paralegals, support lawyers, legal project managers and legaltech professionals as well as Re:link consultants. By drawing on talent from across the UK, it embraces a fully location agnostic model, ensuring the firm has access to the widest possible pool of talent to meet client needs. About the role: Leads and manages Re:link's global operational platform with full ownership, serving as a key leader responsible for driving efficiency, continuous improvement, and delivery of exceptional service across all financial, operational, HR and technology processes and systems, with the objective to deliver exceptional client service. Your main responsibilities will include: Work with and support the Head of Re:link and the Senior Client Development Manager to make informed, strategic decisions to ensure Re:link's operational processes keep pace with evolving client, market, and legal industry needs Own and drive the global operational strategy and take accountability for achieving efficiency and process improvement targets, and be responsible for aligning operational activities with the strategic goals of Re:link and the broader Limitless offering, acting as an escalation point to Senior Management to ensure operational decisions balance client responsiveness with firm priorities Process improvement: Lead the development and implementation of scalable future-proof operating models and processes to support Re:link's growth e.g. global expansion to new regions, ensuring global consistency within the Re:link platform Oversee and drive data accuracy and quality assurance in client, sales and talent databases and reporting across all Re:link teams, including on Re:link databases, embedding Best Practice principles and policies Design a strategy for implementing and embedding optimal use of generative AI across operational processes Manage and implement the adoption of new applicant tracking system (ATS) and new client relationship management (CRM) system Design frameworks for measuring and tracking operational success, including KPIs, to drive continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives Lead critical decision-making discussions, implement continuous improvement initiatives, identify and design pragmatic innovative solutions across all operational activities that incorporate scalable systems and operational models to support Re:link's continued growth Revenue optimisation: Oversee financial reporting, analyse Re:link's financial metrics Oversee the full 360 billing process - management of WIP, ensuring accurate invoicing, manage and supervise client billing and revenue control including bespoke billing arrangements to achieve alignment with financial targets as set by the incumbent Develop and maintain trusted partnerships with a range of internal stakeholders, clients and consultants to ensure operational excellence and meet commercial goals, resolving escalated financial queries Manages Re:link Finance team relationships with other internal financial, HR, legal, compliance and other stakeholders to ensure effective cross-departmental communication and alignment Represent Re:link as the operational lead in firmwide forums, presenting insights and championing the platform's capabilities across the firm Team management Drive best-in-class service for clients and Re:link consultants across all "user touchpoints" within Re:link operations Build, mentor and lead a high-performing operational team (3 FTE), with a dotted line managing the Re:link Finance team, ensuring the ability of reports to meet professional performance goals while fostering career growth Ownership of end-to-end operational processes involved in supporting the full lifecycle of client and consultant engagements across three locations, from onboarding, payroll, benefits, holiday leave reconciliation, expenses and timesheets, health and wellbeing, through to billing, reporting, and compliance Drive efficient onboarding of Re:link consultants onto both Linklaters and client systems, oversee end-to-end client and consultant onboarding workflows, driving efficiency and maintaining exceptional service standards Anticipate and mitigate potential issues across all aspects of Re:link's Operations and serve as escalation point for complex client, consultant, Re:link and Linklaters queries including on bespoke matters, from Operations line reports as well as broader Re:link team Work with the Legal and Compliance Officer to review reports and ensure that Re:link and Re:link consultants comply with legal and risk requirements and complete all required training, maintain GDPR compliance on the database We are ideally looking for: Experience in a comparable role in a peer flexible legal resourcing platform, high-end legal recruitment consultancy and/or other alternative legal services platform, with a sound understanding of the legal sector Proven ability to manage and implement bespoke operational processes in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, ideally within the legal or professional services sector Strong track record of handling complex workflows with minimal standardised elements, demonstrating agility and a 'hands-on' approach to problem-solving Comfortable operating as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams, providing clear, actionable advice on operational challenges This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available. Our benefits: Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include: Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments Finance Pension and flexible savings options Income protection and life assurance Mortgage advice and will-writing services Family & Lifestyle Electric car and cycle to work schemes Emergency family care Additional holiday/birthday leave Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave Travel insurance and season ticket loan Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality Network, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks) If you think this role would suit you, please click apply below. We look forward to hearing from you! Technical Skills This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required. Application Policy Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal.Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ( for legal roles or for business team roles ). Similar Jobs (1) BDM Manager- Healthcare (12 month FTC) locations London posted on Posted 26 Days Ago This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose. At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients. Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time. That's what makes us who we are. You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive . click apply for full job details
Operations Team Leader - Re:link- 12 month FTC (remote) page is loaded Operations Team Leader - Re:link- 12 month FTC (remote) Apply locations London posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R About us: Linklaters is a multi-national commercial law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide. We have been named as one of The Times' Top 50 Employers for Women, recognised by Stonewall as a top employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility. We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the legal industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Linklaters, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. The Team Re:link is Linklaters' flexible lawyer platform. We provide Linklaters' clients and practice groups with swift access to a community of high-quality consultants to solve their flexible resourcing needs. Re:link is a key part of Limitless, Linklater's Alternative Legal Services offering. Limitless draws together Linklaters' paralegals, support lawyers, legal project managers and legaltech professionals as well as Re:link consultants. By drawing on talent from across the UK, it embraces a fully location agnostic model, ensuring the firm has access to the widest possible pool of talent to meet client needs. About the role: Leads and manages Re:link's global operational platform with full ownership, serving as a key leader responsible for driving efficiency, continuous improvement, and delivery of exceptional service across all financial, operational, HR and technology processes and systems, with the objective to deliver exceptional client service. Your main responsibilities will include: Work with and support the Head of Re:link and the Senior Client Development Manager to make informed, strategic decisions to ensure Re:link's operational processes keep pace with evolving client, market, and legal industry needs Own and drive the global operational strategy and take accountability for achieving efficiency and process improvement targets, and be responsible for aligning operational activities with the strategic goals of Re:link and the broader Limitless offering, acting as an escalation point to Senior Management to ensure operational decisions balance client responsiveness with firm priorities Process improvement: Lead the development and implementation of scalable future-proof operating models and processes to support Re:link's growth e.g. global expansion to new regions, ensuring global consistency within the Re:link platform Oversee and drive data accuracy and quality assurance in client, sales and talent databases and reporting across all Re:link teams, including on Re:link databases, embedding Best Practice principles and policies Design a strategy for implementing and embedding optimal use of generative AI across operational processes Manage and implement the adoption of new applicant tracking system (ATS) and new client relationship management (CRM) system Design frameworks for measuring and tracking operational success, including KPIs, to drive continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives Lead critical decision-making discussions, implement continuous improvement initiatives, identify and design pragmatic innovative solutions across all operational activities that incorporate scalable systems and operational models to support Re:link's continued growth Revenue optimisation: Oversee financial reporting, analyse Re:link's financial metrics Oversee the full 360 billing process - management of WIP, ensuring accurate invoicing, manage and supervise client billing and revenue control including bespoke billing arrangements to achieve alignment with financial targets as set by the incumbent Develop and maintain trusted partnerships with a range of internal stakeholders, clients and consultants to ensure operational excellence and meet commercial goals, resolving escalated financial queries Manages Re:link Finance team relationships with other internal financial, HR, legal, compliance and other stakeholders to ensure effective cross-departmental communication and alignment Represent Re:link as the operational lead in firmwide forums, presenting insights and championing the platform's capabilities across the firm Team management Drive best-in-class service for clients and Re:link consultants across all "user touchpoints" within Re:link operations Build, mentor and lead a high-performing operational team (3 FTE), with a dotted line managing the Re:link Finance team, ensuring the ability of reports to meet professional performance goals while fostering career growth Ownership of end-to-end operational processes involved in supporting the full lifecycle of client and consultant engagements across three locations, from onboarding, payroll, benefits, holiday leave reconciliation, expenses and timesheets, health and wellbeing, through to billing, reporting, and compliance Drive efficient onboarding of Re:link consultants onto both Linklaters and client systems, oversee end-to-end client and consultant onboarding workflows, driving efficiency and maintaining exceptional service standards Anticipate and mitigate potential issues across all aspects of Re:link's Operations and serve as escalation point for complex client, consultant, Re:link and Linklaters queries including on bespoke matters, from Operations line reports as well as broader Re:link team Work with the Legal and Compliance Officer to review reports and ensure that Re:link and Re:link consultants comply with legal and risk requirements and complete all required training, maintain GDPR compliance on the database We are ideally looking for: Experience in a comparable role in a peer flexible legal resourcing platform, high-end legal recruitment consultancy and/or other alternative legal services platform, with a sound understanding of the legal sector Proven ability to manage and implement bespoke operational processes in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, ideally within the legal or professional services sector Strong track record of handling complex workflows with minimal standardised elements, demonstrating agility and a 'hands-on' approach to problem-solving Comfortable operating as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams, providing clear, actionable advice on operational challenges This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available. Our benefits: Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include: Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments Finance Pension and flexible savings options Income protection and life assurance Mortgage advice and will-writing services Family & Lifestyle Electric car and cycle to work schemes Emergency family care Additional holiday/birthday leave Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave Travel insurance and season ticket loan Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality Network, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks) If you think this role would suit you, please click apply below. We look forward to hearing from you! Technical Skills This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required. Application Policy Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal.Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ( for legal roles or for business team roles ). Similar Jobs (1) BDM Manager- Healthcare (12 month FTC) locations London posted on Posted 26 Days Ago This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose. At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients. Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time. That's what makes us who we are. You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive . click apply for full job details
TXM Recruit Ltd
Location: London Sector: Rail Job type: Contract Salary: £70000 - £80000 per annum Contact: Miren Chauhan Contact email: Contact phone: Job ref: BH-83479 Published: 1 day ago Expiry date: 2025-03-15 Start date: 2025-02-13 Do you have a MRICS qualification? Have you managed a companywide real estate? We are currently recruiting for a MRICS qualified Head of Property to join a client in the rail industry. As a member of the executive leadership team, the Head of Property is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's real estate portfolio reporting into the Asset Management Director, ensuring that all commercial leasing and revenue opportunities are exploited whilst meeting all operational needs. You will have proven experience of managing a large number of diverse assets and be able to demonstrate the skills required to prioritise workload and make decisions relating to Opex, Capex and regulatory compliance. You will have exceptional and proven communication skills, demonstrating the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders on sensitive matters. The estate consists of stations, maintenance depots, office buildings, car parks and commercially let estate. Key Responsibilities: Provide professional advice in the headlease estate including negotiations with Network Rail and developers to protect the company's ability to operate the station and ensure the company does not risk any financial loss. Effective contract management of the car parks and commercial property providers. Identify new opportunities which drive revenue and improve customer experience. Stakeholder Management - Anticipate and be responsive to the company needs in delivering a range of property services of a complex or substantial nature including (but not exclusive to): acquisition, compensation claims where developments affect the station facility, leases, surrenders and lettings. Operating Environment - Manage property services to maximum efficiency, delivering business objectives in terms of cost savings, income generation, asset management, customer service. Represent company externally as required using technical capability to manage this effectively. Resource Management - To develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with internal colleagues to enable efficient and effective delivery of the company strategy. Manage a small direct team, instruct and manage external managing agents, consultants and solicitors to complete commercial/legal activity on complex cases. Service - To deliver an efficient and effective service and provide professional direction, representation and support at senior level to internal and external stakeholders. Determine the most effective approach to property requirements engaging at an executive level. Leadership - To provide the company with technical leadership on the range of property issues and provide supporting leadership to the wider team. Strategy and process - To identify and implement changes required to support delivery of company's overall strategy. Creation and delivery of the property and car park strategy. Financial - Deliver income in accordance with the annual business plan commitments. Identify, exploit and take accountability for the delivery of opportunities for cost savings, income generation to exceed annual business plan commitment. Authority / Decision Making - Take responsibility for providing property solutions on complex issues, and a range of property transactions including (but not exclusively) acquisitions, leases, surrenders, to maximise benefit to company on land utilisation issues. Project Delivery - Provide the Asset Management team with consistent and professional advice in determining the most effective approach to project property requirements and taking accountability for delivery of these requirements. Required skills and Experience: Educated to degree level or equivalent MRICS qualified with substantial post-qualification experience Wide range of General Practice surveying experience Excellent communication and influencing skills. Ability to work on own initiative. Proven negotiation skills at senior level Proven experience of managing complex property transactions Experience of stakeholder management Strong presentation skills Main Details: Job Title: Head of Property - Rail Salary: Negotiable (DOE) Location: London Contract: 12 Month FTC This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast-paced team, delivering essential services. TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you. If you want to register your interest and apply, please contact me on the below or apply online: Miren Chauhan Delivery Consultant Email:
Location: London Sector: Rail Job type: Contract Salary: £70000 - £80000 per annum Contact: Miren Chauhan Contact email: Contact phone: Job ref: BH-83479 Published: 1 day ago Expiry date: 2025-03-15 Start date: 2025-02-13 Do you have a MRICS qualification? Have you managed a companywide real estate? We are currently recruiting for a MRICS qualified Head of Property to join a client in the rail industry. As a member of the executive leadership team, the Head of Property is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's real estate portfolio reporting into the Asset Management Director, ensuring that all commercial leasing and revenue opportunities are exploited whilst meeting all operational needs. You will have proven experience of managing a large number of diverse assets and be able to demonstrate the skills required to prioritise workload and make decisions relating to Opex, Capex and regulatory compliance. You will have exceptional and proven communication skills, demonstrating the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders on sensitive matters. The estate consists of stations, maintenance depots, office buildings, car parks and commercially let estate. Key Responsibilities: Provide professional advice in the headlease estate including negotiations with Network Rail and developers to protect the company's ability to operate the station and ensure the company does not risk any financial loss. Effective contract management of the car parks and commercial property providers. Identify new opportunities which drive revenue and improve customer experience. Stakeholder Management - Anticipate and be responsive to the company needs in delivering a range of property services of a complex or substantial nature including (but not exclusive to): acquisition, compensation claims where developments affect the station facility, leases, surrenders and lettings. Operating Environment - Manage property services to maximum efficiency, delivering business objectives in terms of cost savings, income generation, asset management, customer service. Represent company externally as required using technical capability to manage this effectively. Resource Management - To develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with internal colleagues to enable efficient and effective delivery of the company strategy. Manage a small direct team, instruct and manage external managing agents, consultants and solicitors to complete commercial/legal activity on complex cases. Service - To deliver an efficient and effective service and provide professional direction, representation and support at senior level to internal and external stakeholders. Determine the most effective approach to property requirements engaging at an executive level. Leadership - To provide the company with technical leadership on the range of property issues and provide supporting leadership to the wider team. Strategy and process - To identify and implement changes required to support delivery of company's overall strategy. Creation and delivery of the property and car park strategy. Financial - Deliver income in accordance with the annual business plan commitments. Identify, exploit and take accountability for the delivery of opportunities for cost savings, income generation to exceed annual business plan commitment. Authority / Decision Making - Take responsibility for providing property solutions on complex issues, and a range of property transactions including (but not exclusively) acquisitions, leases, surrenders, to maximise benefit to company on land utilisation issues. Project Delivery - Provide the Asset Management team with consistent and professional advice in determining the most effective approach to project property requirements and taking accountability for delivery of these requirements. Required skills and Experience: Educated to degree level or equivalent MRICS qualified with substantial post-qualification experience Wide range of General Practice surveying experience Excellent communication and influencing skills. Ability to work on own initiative. Proven negotiation skills at senior level Proven experience of managing complex property transactions Experience of stakeholder management Strong presentation skills Main Details: Job Title: Head of Property - Rail Salary: Negotiable (DOE) Location: London Contract: 12 Month FTC This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast-paced team, delivering essential services. TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you. If you want to register your interest and apply, please contact me on the below or apply online: Miren Chauhan Delivery Consultant Email:
