Job Family Group: Business Support Group Job Description: Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fuelled by world-class insight and expertise. Were always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and collaborative Legal Operations Lead to help shape the future of Legal Operations at bp. This role sits within the change, strategy and governance layer of Legal Operations and will play a key role in transforming how legal services are delivered. You will work closely with the Head of Legal Operations and stakeholders across Legal and the wider business to implement strategic initiatives, drive operational excellence and support a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing function at a pivotal stage in its development. While the role will initially operate as an individual contributor position, it is expected to evolve into a people leadership role as the Legal Operations team expands. What you'll do : Help shape and implement the future Legal Operations operating model, ensuring the function can scale effectively and sustainably Lead strategic projects and transformation initiatives that improve how Legal delivers value to the business Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve user experience and increase efficiency Ensure Legal professionals have access to the right tools, vendors, processes and data to perform effectively Manage budget and spend reporting activities and support data-driven decision making Build strong partnerships across Legal, Technology, Procurement, Finance and other business functions Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and a culture of experimentation and innovation What we're looking for : We're interested in your skills, experience and potential. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you if you believe this role could be a great fit. Essential experience: Experience in Legal Operations or a closely related role within a corporate legal team, law firm or similar environment Experience supporting legal processes, legal technology, operational improvement or transformation initiatives Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability A collaborative approach and a genuine enjoyment of working with and through others We'd be particularly interested in candidates who have: Experience within a global or multinational organisation Exposure to legal technology, legal innovation or process automation initiatives Experience leading change and helping teams adopt new ways of working People leadership experience or a desire to develop into a leadership role Experience partnering with Finance, Procurement, Technology or other business functions Education: We welcome candidates with a degree or equivalent experience in: Law Business STEM disciplines Computer Science Information Systems Legal Technology Legal Innovation Why Join Us? At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others. We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now! Travel Requirement: No travel is expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Agility tools, Business Acumen, Business Operations, Business process architecture, Business process control, Business process improvement, Communication, Data Management, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Demand Management, Design Thinking, Goal Setting, Influencing, Lean Practices, Managing change, Managing Performance, Project and programme management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Workload Prioritization ? Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bps recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process,pleasecontact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks. TPBN1_UKTJ
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