Overview

In this role you drive and shape the evolving field of Legal Project Management within a market-leading team. You’ll embed with priority client relationships and Global Product Groups to deliver high-end, complex legal advice efficiently. You manage timelines, budgets, resourcing, and leverage innovative tools to support large-scale matters. Your work influences how the firm delivers value across client matters and strategic initiatives. This is an opportunity to contribute to a growth-focused, innovative legal delivery platform.

Pay / Benefits

hybrid working policy
broad range of benefits (financial, wellbeing, lifestyle, family friendly)
training and development opportunities
inclusion and equal opportunity
global collaboration
formal and informal coaching

Responsibilities

Prepare project initiation documentation including scope, resourcing and budget proposals and track progress
Dissect problems and apply analytical approaches to solutions
Influence diverse colleagues to adapt ways of working
Explain concepts to senior stakeholders and adapt delivery style
Manage planning across short, medium and long term with documentation of minutes and actions
Identify issues, propose pragmatic solutions to keep programmes moving
Assess risks and provide alternative mitigation options
Monitor accruals and manage projects against budgets and scope changes
Advise on and engage with legal technology tools to support project delivery
Define technology requirements and set up tools to improve delivery
Delegate tasks appropriately to Legal Project Analyst team
Incorporate feedback and adjust plans accordingly
Deliver presentations, facilitate workshops, and participate in client pitches
Work with Clients and, where needed, on client site, representing Clifford Chance

Key requirements

Background in project management or legal operations in a professional services or matrix environment, or experience as a lawyer with matter management
Qualification or industry-recognised certification in project management is desirable but not essential
Strong collaboration, influencing and internal networking skills

collaboration
influencing
stakeholder management
project management tools
Best Delivery technology
legal technology tools

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