Description
We are seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager – Disputes to join our Finance – Legal Project Management team. You will work closely with the Legal Project Manager Lead – Disputes, International and other key stakeholders to support the effective implementation of LPM initiatives within the practice group.
The successful candidate will have a good track record of championing and delivery change, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be self-motivated with a commercial outlook.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working closely with partner and lawyer teams to support the efficient management of sophisticated client engagements
- Providing 'on-demand' support and consultancy for partners and lawyers on 'live matters'
- Identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation
- Championing and supporting the build out of LPM capability across Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
- Liaising with other operational specialists to support various functions
The outcomes we are looking for from Legal Project Management are:
- Priced correctly
- Managed
- High quality
- Consistent
- Efficient
- Profitable
- Transparent
- Innovative
In addition to the above, you will also be expected to:
- Support strategic goals and collaborate with the LPM Practice Lead and Head of LPM
- Assist in developing and maintaining practice-specific LPM knowledge, tools, and processes
- Provide day-to-day guidance and support to the LPM team within the practice group
- Coach and mentor junior team members
The ideal candidate will have:
- A good track record of championing and delivery change
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, able to demonstrate determination and persistence
- Ability to implement pragmatic solutions
- High degrees of influencing skills
- Coaching skills; high level of credibility, professional
- Ability to work with all levels within an organisation
- Pro-active, commercial outlook with a solution-based approach
- Proven track record of selling the chargeable elements of LPM to clients and partners
Desirable skills and experience include:
- Worked in a law firm or professional services environment
- Understanding of the legal services markets
- Experience with Microsoft 365 / Power Platform, SmartSheet, or other legal tech / AI tools