Senior Legal Operations and Contract Management Director, Geneva.

Senior Legal Operations and Contract Management Director,
Geneva.
To $500K++

About the Role:
Geneva is recognized for its global business environment and international legal standards.

Our client's bring that same level of precision and professionalism to corporate legal operations. Our clients support multinational clients across financial services, enterprise consulting, and strategic operations, ensuring that complex agreements, governance frameworks, compliance processes are managed with clarity and efficiency.

Ojr clients are seeking to find a Senior Legal Operations and Contract Management Director who can lead our legal operations strategy while modernizing the way contracts, compliance workflows, and internal governance systems are managed across the organization.

This is not a traditional administrative legal role. You will work closely with executive leadership, business units, and external partners to build scalable legal frameworks that support international growth.

The sucessful candidate will oversee contract lifecycle management, optimize legal processes, and mentor a high-performing legal operations team while serving as a trusted advisor for commercial and operational decision-making.

Why Work With Our Client?
The Environment:
Our client's Geneva office is located near the city’s international business district, offering a collaborative and professional workspace designed for senior-level strategic leadership.

We value an environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and cross-functional teamwork.

Leadership Visibility:
Legal operations play a central role in our business strategy. You will work directly with executive leadership and have influence on high-level operational and commercial decisions from day one.

Modern Operations:
Our clients invest in advanced contract management systems, digital workflow platforms, and process automation tools that allow our teams to work efficiently across international markets and regulatory environments.

Growth and Development:
Our clients support ongoing professional development through executive leadership programs, legal technology conferences, and international business seminars to keep your expertise competitive and future-focused.

Key Responsibilities:
Contract Management Leadership:
Oversee the full contract lifecycle including drafting coordination, negotiation support, approvals, renewals, risk assessments, and compliance tracking across multiple business functions.

Legal Operations Strategy:
Develop and implement scalable legal operations processes that improve efficiency, reduce risk exposure, and support company-wide governance initiatives.

Cross Functional Collaboration:
Partner closely with finance, procurement, compliance, and executive leadership teams to align legal operations with business objectives and operational priorities.

Risk and Compliance Oversight:
Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting company operations and ensure internal policies and procedures remain compliant with international standards.

Team Leadership:
Lead and mentor legal operations professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement:
Identify operational inefficiencies and implement technology-driven solutions that streamline document management, reporting, and approval workflows.

Stakeholder Communication:
Present legal operational insights, contract risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and external business partners with confidence and clarity.

What We Are Looking For:
Experience:
10+ years of experience in legal operations, contract management, corporate governance, or commercial legal administration, with at least 3+ years in a senior leadership role.

Industry Background:
Experience supporting multinational corporations, consulting firms, financial institutions, or enterprise service organizations is highly preferred.

Operational Knowledge:
Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management systems, regulatory compliance frameworks, corporate governance practices, and operational risk management.

Leadership Skills:
Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, influence executive stakeholders, and lead organizational process improvements in complex business environments.

Communication Skills:
Excellent English communication skills are required. French language proficiency is considered a strong advantage for regional stakeholder collaboration.

Mindset:
You are strategic, highly organized, and solutions-oriented. You can balance legal accuracy with operational efficiency while supporting business growth in a fast-paced international environment.

Interested? Please send your Microsoft Word CV to Jonny Scott-Slater, Vish Atari, Joey Polpero or Ashley Armstrong LLM and Muchen Chang.

E - uswwrecruitment@aol.com

We will contact you by email and arrange a preliminary discussion.

Discretion protection and secrecy are assured at all times.

We are currently invloved in seeking the above mentioned category of professional. We are speaking to candidates in the market using direct approach methodologies.