Legal Project Manager - Corporate

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Overview

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective and believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating – full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. We're proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

Whichever area of the business you join, you'll become an integral part of an innovative, diverse and ambitious team. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

The Role

Clifford Chance is the world's largest fully integrated law firm committed to leadership and innovation in legal service. We are global market leaders in all major areas of legal advice, and we aim to attract and retain the best people by investing in, developing, and nurturing our talent. Our Legal Project Management (LPM) team is market-leading and embedded within priority Client relationship teams and Global Business Units (GBUs). You will be aligned to one of our GBUs, impacting how we deliver high-end, complex legal advice to our biggest clients.

You will work on client matters and deals as a core part of the client team, recording time against matters, tracking workstreams, monitoring resourcing, managing budgets, and integrating innovative solutions into large projects. You will bring new ideas and expertise to an evolving role within a rapidly changing legal market.

Responsibilities

• You will assist with the preparation of all project initiation documentation – such as 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 individuals across roles and seniorities to adapt their ways of working.
• You will clearly explain theoretical concepts to senior stakeholders, including clients, and adjust your delivery approach as needed.
• You will manage effective planning over the short, medium and long term, and execute against those plans (e.g., documenting minutes, actions, tracking workstreams). Throughout each project you will :

Continually assess issues and implement pragmatic solutions to move the programme forward.

Qualifications / Experience

You will have either (i) a background in project management or legal operations, ideally within a professional services or complex matrix environment, or (ii) experience as a lawyer with matter management exposure. A qualification or industry-recognised certification in project management would be desirable but is not essential, as we support team members to obtain these qualifications. Collaboration, influencing and internal networking are key skills for this role.

How we will support you

We invest in training and career development, offering support for externally recognised project management qualifications (e.g., APM and others), change management and technology training. You will have access to our global training and development centre, the Academy, and immediate integration into our global LPM community across offices.

Wherever you join in our network, you will be a core member of the regional and global team with local support from champion Partners and Practice Area Managers.

Additional Information

Hybrid Working

Equal Opportunities

Clifford Chance is committed to fair and equal treatment of all employees and applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or other protected characteristics. We provide a range of employee networks and strive to deliver equality of opportunity, aspiration and experience for all staff.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

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