Operations Generalist - 18 months Fixed-Term Contract
Definely
Operations
London, UK
GBP 45k-50k / year
Location
London
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
People & Talent
Compensation
- £45K – £50K
About the role
We're looking for an Operations Generalist to join Definely at an exciting stage of growth. This is a broad, hands-on role sitting across people operations, office management, business operations, and recruitment, ideal for someone who thrives on variety, takes real ownership, and enjoys making things run smoothly behind the scenes.
Reporting directly to our VP of People, you'll also provide dedicated support to our Co-founder and Chief Legal Officer, Feargus, across people and operational matters.
What you'll do:
People & Office Operations
Own and continuously improve core people processes across the employee lifecycle, onboarding, changes, and offboarding
Manage our HR systems (Hibob), employee records, and people documentation
Support benefits administration and policy updates with external providers
Run day-to-day office coordination, supplier management, and support any office moves or changes as we scale
Help organise company events, team socials, and offsites
Recruitment
Coordinate and manage end-to-end recruitment processes, working closely with hiring managers
Own interview scheduling, candidate communications, and keeping our ATS up to date
Support the creation of job descriptions and posting across relevant channels
Help ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience throughout
Business & Legal Operations Support
Support employment-related documentation including contracts, variations, and compliance across jurisdictions
Coordinate with external advisers where needed
Provide operational support to Feargus MacDaied (co-founder) where People and Legal overlap
People Partnering
Act as a reliable first point of contact for employee questions and day-to-day people matters
Help embed good people practices and policies across the business
What you'll bring:
Experience in a people ops, People/HR generalist, or ops role, ideally in a startup or scaling company
Exposure to recruitment coordination or end-to-end hiring processes
A genuine love of owning processes end-to-end and making things better
Strong organisational skills and sharp attention to detail
Discretion and good judgement when handling sensitive matters
A pragmatic, get-things-done attitude with clear communication at all levels
What we can offer you:
🎉 Quarterly team socials + holiday parties
🏢 3 days a week in the office: Tues, Weds, + Thurs
🏖️ 25 days holiday + bank holidays
🩺 Private healthcare (incl. dental & optical)
🚲 Additional perks: Cycle to Work
💻 Top-quality equipment
About Definely
Definely builds specialist review tools for lawyers working on complex contracts. As AI accelerates the volume and pace of legal decisions, Definely ensures lawyers can understand the full structure of a contract, see the implications of every change, and negotiate with confidence and control.
Launched in September 2020 by Nnamdi Emelifeonwu and Feargus MacDaeid, who worked together at Freshfields, Definely is trusted by over 150+ in-house legal teams and private practice firms, with thousands of users globally. Its customers span top Magic Circle and AMLaw 200 firms, including A&O Shearman, Slaughter and May, DLA Piper, KPMG, Samsung and IKEA.
Definely recently raised its Series B and is backed by Microsoft, Google, and Octopus Ventures. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new category at the moment it becomes essential.
Data Privacy Notice
By submitting your application, you agree that DEFEYENE LEGAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED ('Definely') may collect, process, and store your personal data as part of our recruitment process. We will use the information you provide to assess your qualifications for the role you are applying for and to communicate with you regarding your application.Your personal data will be stored for up to 12 months, after which it will be securely deleted unless we have another lawful basis to retain it. You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your data at any time.For more details on how we handle your personal data and your rights, please send us an email to people@definely.com and we will send your our privacy policy.
If you have any concerns about how your data is being processed, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Compensation Range: £45K - £50K