Legal Operations Manager

As a member of Agoda's in-house legal department, you will have the opportunity to support the strategy, leadership, and management of Legal Operations. Your role will be critical in ensuring that Legal Operations functions efficiently, proactively, and effectively with other stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing legal budgeting and forecasting, leading cross-functional initiatives, and delivering actionable insights through data-driven reporting. Your role will involve managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications, while continuously improving operational workflows and leveraging metrics to support informed decision-making. This position is open to both local and international candidates, with relocation support available for eligible candidates to ensure a smooth transition to working and living in Bangkok. This role focuses on legal operations and projects and is not a counsel position. In This Role, You'll Get To: - Support the General Counsel, Legal Leadership team, and the Legal Department with strategic planning - Manage and streamline legal operations and processes for optimal efficiency - Champion the implementation of project management methodologies within legal projects - Help raise the profile of Legal Operations within Agoda and improve communication initiatives - Develop and manage the legal department budget - Stay informed about legal operations industry trends and identify opportunities for improvement - Proactively seek opportunities to improve legal/admin processes and systems - Support ad hoc requests for the Legal Department What you'll Need to Succeed: - 3-5 years of experience as a legal operations manager or in a comparable role - At least 3 years of recognized people management experience - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field - Background in Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, PRINCE2, or PMI-ACP is desirable - Strong proficiency in English - Experience utilizing data and metrics for reporting and analysis - Ability to lead and manage a culturally diverse team - Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage projects in a fast-paced environment - Desire to innovate and drive change through experimentation and measurement It's Great if you have: - Experience working in an in-house legal environment within a legal operations team - Experience working in diverse and multicultural environments - Superior organizational skills and attention to detail - Passion for legal operations and working closely with legal professionals Agoda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Your application will be kept on file for future vacancies, and you can request to have your details removed if needed. For more details, please refer to our privacy policy.,