Senior Legal Operations Associate Finance

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Walls, Cornetto and Ben & Jerrys, loved in 76 countries, we are the worlds largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the worlds biggest pureplay ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is highperformance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. Were curious and ready for whats next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better. ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream Once separated from Unilever, the The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) will become the worlds largest global Ice Cream Company, with over 100 years experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences. We have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Walls, Ben & Jerrys), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of 8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win. We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, were crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. We are committed to developing and nurturing talent. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. ABOUT GBS: Global Business Solutions: Global Business Solutions (GBS) is TMICCs trusted transformation partner, delivering innovative and integrated solutions from design to delivery. We develop future-fit capability, expertise and technologically advanced solutions to unlock speed, simplicity and operational agility across TMICCs operations. This is your chance for a once in a lifetime career experience, playing a part in the creation of a fully independent, new Ice Cream company and a greenfield GBS organization supporting Europe Supply Chain Finance Processes. Employees within GBS partner with multiple teams in countries across Europe ranging from Factories, Distribution Centers, Supply Chain Planning, Customer Services, Procurement. You will become part of the delivery service engine behind TMICCs hero brands and will have the opportunity to implement new solutions and processes alongside an innovative tech stack that is been delivered as part of the separation from Unilever program. What you'll be responsible for 1. Legal Financial Operations Manage finance-related processes within the Legal function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. Prepare, review, submit, and track expense reports in accordance with internal policies. Raise Purchase Orders (POs) and support invoice processing, follow-up, and closure. Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, controls, billing processes, and approval requirements. 2. Matter, Invoice & Billing Management Create and maintain legal matter records in Legal Tracker or similar matter management / e-billing systems. Support invoice review processes, including validation against billing guidelines, approved rates, matter information, and supporting documentation. Support review of UTBMS codes, LEDES formats, billing narratives, and invoice data quality. Conduct timekeeper rate reviews and support resolution of discrepancies with Legal, Finance, and external law firms. 3. Budgeting, Accruals & Forecasting Support preparation of legal budget reports, forecasts, accruals, and spend tracking. Maintain forecast trackers and financial data repositories for Legal matters and vendors. Gather, validate, and follow up on financial information to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely reporting. Identify trends, variances, and follow-up items related to legal fees, budgets, and spend. 4. Vendor, Law Firm & Stakeholder Coordination Collaborate with lawyers, Finance, Accounts Payable, Procurement, external law firms, and vendors to resolve legal fee, billing, payment, and budget-related issues. Support vendor onboarding processes and maintain accurate vendor and law firm records. Manage the Legal support