ElevateFlex
seeking a
Team Lead
to join our customers'
Legal Delivery Centre (LDC) team
in
Birmingham
. This role involves leading a team of
paralegals and locum lawyers
across document review and due diligence projects for a prestigious law firm.
You'll be part of a dynamic management team, working closely with Legal Operations and leveraging cutting-edge legal tech, including AI review and automated drafting tools, to deliver high-quality legal services.
Contract Length:
12 months FTC
Start Date:
ASAP
Location:
Fully onsite in Birmingham
As part of Elevate's global Community of Talent, you'll join a network of legal professionals from top law firms and in-house legal teams, working on exciting, high-impact projects.
You will:
* Lead and manage a team of paralegals and locum lawyers.
* Oversee document review and legal delivery operations.
* Collaborate with internal and client stakeholders to ensure quality and efficiency.
* Support workforce planning and legal tech adoption.
* Ensure quality, efficiency, and timely delivery of legal work.
* Collaborate on project planning, resource allocation, and client communications.
* Contribute to best practice documentation and training.
* Explore legal tech tools to enhance service delivery.
* Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
You're a Great Fit If You Have:
* Are based in or near Birmingham
.
* UK or Foreign Qualified Solicitor (or CILEX lawyer) and
* Proven experience in legal team management or legal operations.
* Exposure to multiple practice areas (e.g., Litigation, Corporate, Real Estate)
* Strong understanding of locum legal services and workforce planning.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* A Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent.
Other Attributes We Value:
* Knowledge of legal risk frameworks.
* Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Passion for innovation in legal service delivery.
* Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
About Elevate & ElevateFlex
Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ professionals operate across the US, UK, Europe, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.
ElevateFlex
is our flexible resourcing division, redefining legal careers by matching exceptional legal professionals with the evolving needs of our customers. We curate a world-class global community of legal talent, supported by advanced technology and a commitment to excellence.
We're proud to be ranked
Band 1 in Chambers' Global Flexible Legal Resourcing
category.
Our vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes together.
We are deeply committed to
diversity, equitability, and inclusion
. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their whole selves to work. Join us in changing the legal business landscape and making a meaningful impact.
Ready to take the next step in your legal career?
Apply now to be part of the ElevateFlex team and contribute to high-value work with a global leader in legal services.