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Assistant Team Leader Legal Delivery | Manchester or Leeds | Up to 50,000Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.Are you a Senior Paralegal looking for that next step into leadership? This is your opportunity to move into a people-focused, strategic role at a prestigious international law firm known for its excellence in corporate and transactional work.This forward-thinking, full-service firm boasts a strong global presence and an award-winning legal operations function. As Assistant Team Leader, youll support the continued development and performance of a high-performing subteam, while remaining involved in the delivery of complex legal work.The role at a glance:Line-manage a team of Paralegals and Apprentices within the Finance & Projects groupOversee quality assurance, workflow allocation, and complex project deliveryAct as a key contact for internal clients, managing instructions and resource planningPlay a leading role in coaching, feedback, and career development conversationsContribute to innovation, process improvement, and business development initiativesStep in for the Team Leader or Senior Manager when requiredGet involved in fee-earning work within transactional/corporate legal areas (training provided if needed)What were looking for:Solid background as a Paralegal, ideally within corporate, finance, or transactional lawPrior experience working in a large legal environment, with exposure to fast-paced, high-quality mattersSome supervisory or mentoring experience preferred, though not essentialCommercial awareness, excellent organisation, and a collaborative mindsetWhy this role? This is a unique chance to step into a structured leadership role while maintaining close contact with fee-earning work. Youll join a firm that truly values legal operations, with clear progression, hybrid working, and exposure to cutting-edge legal tech and innovation.Location: Manchester or LeedsSalary: Up to 50,000 + benefitsFlexible working: Hybrid policy in place