Head - Legal Operations - Recruitment/Staffing Industry (5-10 yrs)

We seek an experienced Head of Legal Operations to lead our Legal & Regulatory department.

The ideal candidate will oversee all legal operations across multiple locations, manage a team of legal professionals, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

This is a leadership role that demands a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in contract management, compliance, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the Legal & Regulatory department, managing and mentoring a team across multiple locations.

- Oversee the drafting, review, and management of diverse agreements, including IT and non-IT, service, licensing, employment, and lease agreements.

- Strategically handle negotiations with clients and vendors to achieve favorable contractual terms.

- Develop and enforce organizational principles of integrity, compliance, and legal excellence.

- Manage risk assessment processes, redlining of agreements, and ensure adherence to data privacy standards.

- Collaborate with senior management to align legal operations with organizational goals and strategies.

- Review and approve key legal documents, including Statements of Work (SOW), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Contract Terms & Specifications (CTS).

- Ensure compliance with insurance requirements and oversee associated processes.

- Maintain and secure organizational legal databases, ensuring accurate record-keeping of contracts and proposals.

- Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure the organization's legal framework remains compliant.

Key Requirements:

- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in legal operations, contract management, and compliance.

- Proven track record of leading and managing legal teams across multiple locations.

- Strong expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal documents.

- In-depth knowledge of risk management, data privacy laws, and regulatory compliance.

- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

- Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks in the recruitment and staffing industry is preferred.

Role Details:

Role: Head of Legal Operations

Industry Type: Recruitment / Staffing

Department: Legal & Regulatory

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Category: Leadership - Legal Operations