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Legal Project Manager – Global Financial Markets

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Clifford Chance

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have project management experience in a professional services or law firm, preferably with aviation transactions or due diligence. Collaboration and influencing skills are essential.
  • You will manage project documentation, solve problems, influence stakeholders, execute plans, assess risks, monitor budgets, engage with tech tools, and represent the firm to clients.

Requirements

  • Your experience
  • You will have either have a background in project management, ideally gained within a professional services or complex matrix environment, or you will have extensive relevant experience at a top-tier law firm.
  • It would be desirable that you have experiences and knowledge in managing large aviation transactions, or complex Due Diligence processes or multi-jurisdictional surveys.
  • A qualification or industry recognised certification in project management would be desirable, but is not essential, as we are happy to support team members with these qualifications.
  • Collaboration, influencing and internal networking are all key skills to make an impact as a Legal Project Manager within the Firm.

Responsibilities

  • You'll assist with the preparation of all project initiation documentation – such as prepare scope, resourcing and budget proposals for relevant matters or workstreams and then track progress against those proposals
  • You will dissect problems and processes and apply logical and analytical approaches to solving them
  • You will positively influence the individuals you work with (across a range of roles and seniority) to change and adapt their ways of working
  • You will clearly explain theoretical concepts to senior stakeholders, including clients, and be comfortable amending your delivery approach and style
  • You will manage effective planning: over the short, medium and long term, then execute against those plans, such as documenting minutes, actions and tracking workstreams. Throughout each project you will:
  • Continually assess and understand where issues are and how they can be addressed and then provide and implement pragmatic solutions to ensure the programme moves forward
  • Identify risks; such as conflicting deadlines, or a lack of skills, and then provide alternative solutions to mitigate the risk
  • Monitor accruals and manage the project against agreed budgets including scope change
  • You will advise and engage with legal technology tools available, to provide support to efficiently manage your projects
  • You will take regular feedback and direction from your colleagues, and adjust and adapt your style and plans
  • You will deliver presentations and facilitate workshops and form part of the client pitch teams
  • You will work directly with Clients, positively representing Clifford Chance and as required working from Client site locations independently.

FAQs

What is the role of a Legal Project Manager at Clifford Chance?

The Legal Project Manager is responsible for improving client experience by managing high-end complex legal projects, enhancing efficiency, tracking workstreams, managing budgets, and integrating best delivery solutions.

What type of projects will I be working on as a Legal Project Manager?

You will work on a range of legal matters across multiple client sectors, focusing on complex transactions and projects involving the Global Financial Markets practice area.

Is prior experience in project management required for this role?

While a background in project management is ideal, extensive relevant experience at a top-tier law firm is also acceptable. Candidates may also benefit from industry-recognized certifications in project management.

Will I be required to work independently or as part of a team?

You will work as part of multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with lawyers, business development professionals, and other stakeholders, but may also work independently from client site locations.

What skills are essential for the Legal Project Manager position?

Essential skills include collaboration, influencing, analytical problem-solving, project planning, and effective communication with stakeholders across various roles and seniority levels.

How does Clifford Chance support the professional development of its Legal Project Managers?

The firm invests significantly in training and career development, offering assistance for recognized training qualifications, continuous on-the-job learning, and access to global training resources.

Are there opportunities to work with legal technology in this role?

Yes, you will engage with legal technology tools to efficiently manage projects and improve workflows.

What is the team culture like at Clifford Chance?

The culture is inclusive, friendly, and team-based, promoting collaboration and the sharing of diverse perspectives among team members.

Will I work with clients directly?

Yes, you will work directly with clients, representing Clifford Chance and, as needed, working at client site locations.

Is experience in aviation transactions or due diligence processes preferred?

Yes, experience in managing large aviation transactions or complex due diligence processes is desirable but not essential.

Do you offer flexible working arrangements?

Yes, we support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options.

How important is networking within this role?

Networking is crucial, as building strong relationships with practice leaders, team members, and internal stakeholders is key to delivering business objectives successfully.

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Clifford Chance

We are one of the world's pre-eminent law firms, with significant depth and range of resources across five continents.

Law
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are one of the world's largest law firms with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collegiate and team based way of working. We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not for profit organisations. We provide them with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines the Firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise. Many of the world's leading organisations look to Clifford Chance not just for legal expertise but for advice on business critical issues.

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