Corporate Legal Project Manager

Corporate Legal Project Manager

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Our client is seeking a legal operations / project manager in the corporate transactional space. Ideal candidate will work closely with legal teams and clients to ensure legal transactions are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget, improving client communication and cost predictability.

Responsibilities :

• Planning and scoping : Define the matter's objectives, scope, and key deliverables. Create a comprehensive project roadmap, including timelines, milestones, and assigned responsibilities.
• Budgeting and cost control : Develop and track budgets for legal transactions, monitoring legal spend against the budget.
• Team coordination and management : Manage and coordinate the workflow of the legal team, including attorneys, paralegals, and support staff as well as coordinating with outside counsel, clients, and third-party vendors when needed.
• Document and process management : Oversee the organization and management of documents related to the transaction. Implement and manage matter-specific systems, such as deal rooms, to centralize information and facilitate collaboration.
• Communication and reporting : Act as a central point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear and timely updates on the project's status. Prepare status reports and executive summaries for both attorneys and clients.
• Process improvement and evaluation : Conduct post-closing reviews to evaluate what went well and identify areas for improvement. Develop and implement best practices, forms, and templates to increase efficiency on future transactions.

Qualifications :

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and / or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents : Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile : Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Benefits Information : Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.