About the Company - Our client is one of the leading global law firms, distinguished by its exceptional breadth of practice, deep industry knowledge, and a collaborative global approach. With a presence in over across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, our client is well-positioned to deliver outstanding business-oriented advice to clients locally and internationally. The firm is committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals worldwide, recognizing that people are the key to its success.
About the Role - The dynamic, global Legal Project Management team seeks a candidate to support the Corporate & Finance practice group.
Responsibilities -
* Build strong relationships with partners and other business services teams.
* Efficiently manage matters, including scoping, budgeting, workstream planning, ongoing matter management, tracking, and data analysis.
* Liaise with business services teams (pricing, finance, IT, knowledge, marketing, business development, etc.) and vendors to support partners, clients, and matters.
* Identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation at both the matter and program levels.
* Provide training and development on LPM methodologies, tools, and techniques.
* Drive and support the implementation, use, and development of LPM best practices, tools, and software.
* Collaborate within practice group-aligned LPM teams, reporting to the practice group LPM Lead.
* Duties and responsibilities may evolve to reflect changes in personnel, structure, staff location, or services.
* Participate in the firm's Responsible Business program.
Qualifications -
* Experience as an LPM, with advanced knowledge of project management methodologies.
* Preferred experience in transactional law.
* Large firm consulting experience is advantageous.
* Proficiency in scoping, budgeting, project planning, workflow management, and after-matter reviews.
* Technical skills in Excel, PowerBI (or similar), HighQ, Smartsheet, ELM (or comparable LPM tools)
* Comprehensive knowledge of law firm management metrics and their application to legal practice.
Required Skills -
* Strong ability to build relationships and networks internally and externally, across all levels.
* High-level influencing skills, instilling confidence in proposed LPM solutions.
* Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Proactive, inquisitive problem-solver with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
* German language skills preferred.
* Capable of working independently, multitasking, and adapting to changing priorities.