We are partnering exclusively with one of the fastest-growing AI-native legal tech companies in the world to find their founding General Manager for Australia.
About the Company
- AI-native legal tech platform powering the next generation of law firms
- Mid 8-figures ARR, Series B about to close
- Backed by top-tier venture investors and scaling rapidly internationally
The Opportunity
- Founding GM role — you are the first person on the ground in London
- Full P&L ownership for the London market from day one
- Build the operational infrastructure, client relationships, and local partnerships from scratch
- Report to Global Operations Lead at US HQ and partner closely with the Senior Managing Attorney on the ground
What You Will Own
- Launch and scale Manifest's London market presence from zero
- Build all operational workflows, processes, and systems for the hub
- Own revenue growth, margin management, cost controls, and financial reporting
- Establish and grow enterprise client relationships with corporations sponsoring skilled worker visas at scale
- Manage client onboarding, service delivery, account management, and escalations
- Drive technology adoption and act as a thought partner on the AI-native platform
- Monitor SLAs, operational KPIs, and quality benchmarks across all in-country operations
What We Are Looking For
- 5-10+ years of operational leadership experience
- Proven track record of launching or scaling operations in a new market from zero
- Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial management experience
- Background in consulting, high-growth tech, professional services, or a regulated environment
- Builder mindset — genuinely energized by ambiguity and zero-to-one challenges
- Commercially sharp with the ability to close enterprise client relationships
- Highly analytical, structured thinker, and exceptional communicator
- Comfortable with operational dashboards, CRM, and driving technology adoption
