Operations Associate
£27k - £30k GBP
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000
Location: Poole/Hybrid - minimum 3 days a week in office
About Woodstock Legal Services:
Woodstock Legal Services isn’t your typical law firm. We’re breaking the mold – ditching the jargon, delivering expert advice, and doing things differently in the legal world. We've gathered our wisdom from years of legal experience and paired it with a willingness to break the mold.
At Woodstock, you’ll be part of a people-first culture where ideas are welcomed, collaboration is second nature, and your contribution really matters. We invest in our internal teams because we know they’re the engine that keeps everything running and we’re proud of the culture we’ve built together.
About Woodstock Legal Services & Lawhive Partnership
The Woodstock vision was to create a law firm that felt different, one where lawyers had true freedom and flexibility within a community of grade A lawyers and the best operational and regulatory support on offer - all while ensuring our clients remain our constant focus.
Since 2014, Woodstock has grown into a community of more than 60 lawyers, built on the principle that legal practice can be both professional and personal. We set out to create a place where lawyers have the freedom to shape fulfilling careers, and where clients benefit from clear, expert advice delivered with genuine care.
That vision remains at the heart of everything we do. By joining the Lawhive Group, we are strengthening this vision - combining the trusted relationships and values that define Woodstock, with innovative tools that ease the pressures of legal work. This means our lawyers can dedicate more time to what matters most: guiding and supporting our clients.
Operations at Woodstock Legal Services
Our Business Operations team is at the heart of the organisation, ensuring the business runs smoothly, efficiently and in alignment with our strategy. Acting as a a key coordination function between teams, the team brings structure, improves processes, and creates environment that enable our people to perform at their best.
From supporting day-to-day operational needs to driving cross-functional initiatives, Operations plays a critical role in our business and its success.
The Role
As an Operations Associate, you will deliver broad business support across a variety of different teams including facilities, people operations, IT coordination, internal events, and policy development. With a varied workload and changing priorities, you’ll thrive in a role where every day brings something new.
You’ll play a pivotal role behind the scenes, ensuring our teams are fully supported and set up for success.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities
Coordinate repairs and manage service contracts to keep our two office locations running efficiently.
Support on-site Health & Safety compliance.
Assist with remedial actions following internal or external fire and H&S assessments.
Help maintain safe, welcoming, and high-performing work environments across both office locations.
People Operations
Act as the primary liaison with our external IT provider to ensure new joiners are fully equipped and ready from day one.
Coordinate equipment returns and system access removal for leavers.
Partner closely with the People Team and line managers to support internal moves and exits.
Deliver engaging and well-organised day one induction sessions.
Coordinate logistics for learning and development programmes and internal training days.
Contribute to employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, and recognition activities that strengthen our culture.
Event Support
Support the marketing team in delivering memorable internal events, including our Christmas party, summer celebration, and awards evening.
IT Coordination
Assist with contract management for our external IT provider.
Authorise support tickets and attend quarterly review meetings.
Provide hands-on support with on-site IT setup for meetings and events.
Policies & Procedures
Support drafting and updating key business policies.
Gather information and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure policies are practical and aligned with business needs.
About You
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
Are highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
Can work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Enjoy variety and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Take pride in being reliable, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused.
Nice to Have
Experience working in or with law firms serving professional services clients.
Previous experience in an operations function within a professional services firm.
Interview process
Introductory call with our Talent team
1:1 with your hiring manager
Technical interview / practical skills assessment
Final interview
We offer!
Benefits
💰 Meaningful early-stage equity at one of Europe’s fastest growing startups
✈️ 33 days’ annual leave (25 + bank holidays) plus your birthday off
💰 Pension contribution via Nest
💷 20% off legal fees through Lawhive
💻 Top-spec Macbook
⛳️ Regular team building activities and socials!
Diversity at Lawhive
At Lawhive we know that diversity of thought is critical to delivering outlier outcomes. As such, we’re always working hard to ensure we build a diverse, inclusive team. We’re not yet where we want to be but as we scale we’ll only ever increase the focus we apply to this.