Manager, Transactions Legal Project Management bei Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

The Opportunity

Are you excited about ways in which we can deliver our legal services in the future? Are you interested in leading a team which is squarely focused on our client's needs whilst balancing our business expectations?

We are seeking a dynamic and engaging Manager for our Transactions team in Australia, with a committed interest in Legal Project Management (LPM) and a long-term view to developing and building their knowledge, skills and experience.

About the role:

Our LPM team focus on enhancing the client experience through using effective matter management, enhancing communications, reducing risk and creating value out of the delivery of legal work. LPM also focuses on continuous improvement to manage matters more efficiently, more profitably, and more consistently.

The successful candidate will be required to drive excellent legal service delivery to our clients and internal stakeholders, as well as assisting with project management tasks on matters whilst also supporting, the senior members of the LPM team.

About you:

• Degree qualified in Law, Management, Finance or Business-related subject.

• At least 5 years post-degree experience in a law firm or other professional services firm.

• Candidates who are qualified lawyers with a proven track record of managing legal work, end to end.

• Comprehensive understanding of the legal process and typical work product in a law firm environment.

• Able to build relationships and influence all levels of seniority.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to summarise complex issues succinctly verbally and in writing and to liaise directly with clients and members of the Disputes and Transactions Practice Group.

• Strong analytical ability, coupled with sound judgement to balance multiple factors and solve complex problems.

• Demonstrated financial acumen and understanding of key financial performance indicators.

• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex concepts to understand and communicate information.

• Strong foundational skills with the Microsoft 365 Suite: Experience with Excel. PowerPoint and Word essential.

• Strong IT literacy, including an aptitude for learning (and becoming proficient in the use of) new and innovative software and IT applications. Strong systems skill set and an ability to rapidly pick up new systems.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Empathy and situational awareness.

• High level of attention to detail with ability to simplify complex concepts to effectively communicate information.

• An organised and practical mindset with the ability to see the big picture.

• Excellent personal time management principles.

• Determination, resilience and persistence.

• Skilled at prioritising demanding workloads and working on projects as part of an international team.

Desirable experience:

• Degree or significant professional qualification in Law, Management, Finance or Business-related subject.

• Candidates who are legally qualified with a proven track record of managing legal work, end to end.

• Experience of using a Financial Practice Management System (e.g. Elite or Aderant Expert).

• Significant experience of using PowerBI and PowerAutomate tools for analysis and reporting.

• A strong understanding of law firm economics

• Experience working with a combination of legal technologies, for example, collaboration software; automation and AI.

What you can expect from us

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

• For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.

• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

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We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.