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Legal Project Manager – Global Financial Markets

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Clifford Chance

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need project management experience in a complex environment or a top-tier law firm, ideally with aviation transactions or due diligence knowledge. Collaboration and networking skills are essential.
  • You will manage project documentation, track progress, solve problems, engage with clients, identify risks, monitor budgets, and deliver presentations while adapting to feedback and collaborating with teams.

Requirements

  • 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 support our partners working on some of the most complex matters with a chance to drive, deliver and implement outstanding project management on our largest legal matters.
  • Within the Global Financial Markets practice area, you will form part of a strategy involving increased use of LPMs to mitigate risk with some of Global Financial Markets' largest clients and support the practice area's overall profitability.
  • You will 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 primary purpose of the Legal Project Manager role?

The primary purpose of the Legal Project Manager role is to ensure outstanding client experiences by effectively managing project delivery on complex legal matters, utilizing continuous improvement principles and technology.

What type of clients will Legal Project Managers work with?

Legal Project Managers will work with some of the largest clients within the Global Financial Markets practice area, assisting on high-end, complex legal matters.

What qualifications or experience are sought for this position?

Candidates should have a background in project management, ideally in a professional services environment or extensive relevant experience at a top-tier law firm. Experience with large aviation transactions or complex due diligence processes is desirable.

Is project management certification required for this role?

A qualification or industry-recognized certification in project management is desirable but not essential; support will be provided for obtaining such qualifications.

What responsibilities will Legal Project Managers have?

Responsibilities include preparing project initiation documentation, managing budgets, tracking progress, mitigating risks, engaging with legal technology tools, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve project delivery.

Will there be opportunities for personal and professional development?

Yes, the firm makes significant investments in training and supports team members through career development, including funding for recognized qualifications and access to a global training center.

How is teamwork emphasized in this role?

Legal Project Managers will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams consisting of trainees, lawyers, partners, and other professionals, emphasizing collaboration and strong internal networking to achieve client objectives.

What type of projects will the Legal Project Manager be involved in?

The Legal Project Manager will be involved in complex projects related to high-end legal advice, financial transactions, and various workstreams within the Global Financial Markets sector.

How does this role impact the firm's overall profitability?

By effectively managing complex legal matters and increasing the use of Legal Project Managers, this role aims to mitigate risks and support the overall profitability of the Global Financial Markets practice area.

What culture does Clifford Chance promote within the firm?

Clifford Chance promotes an inclusive, friendly, and team-based culture where diverse teams work collaboratively to deliver high-quality services and innovative solutions for clients.

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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.