We are looking for a Legal Projects Manager in EMEA with experience in Outside Counsel Management (in EMEA); Vendor Management; Law Firm Pricing; and Project Management for a 12-month engagement.
Job Responsibilities
Support the Legal Operations Manager, EMEA Lead with:
- Running a law firm panel process from start to finish;
- Legal market analysis and benchmarking to support (and agree) rate negotiations
- with law firms;
- Drafting process documents, training decks and rolling out training to EMEA Legal Teams re mandatory operational processes;
- Operationalising negotiated value-adds into BAU processes;
- Spend management, data tracking and leadership reporting initiatives;
- Ad hoc assistance for the Legal Operations Manager, EMEA with supporting key stakeholder requirements (EMEA Legal, Finance, Comms).
Skills and experience:
Essential:
- Prior experience at both an in-house legal department and a law firm in region
- Experience working in Legal Pricing / Sourcing
- Creating and running panel processes
- Legal pricing experience specifically knowledge of AFAs and experience in negotiating AFAs
- Experience in developing/implementing solutions or operational improvements
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to work independently, be organized, and manage one's time.
- Strong ability to create relationships with XFN teams.
- Technologically savvy and experienced with Google and Microsoft suites
Preferred:
- PMP or similar certification
- Prior experience at a tech company
- Familiarity with PERSUIT (or similar online RFP software)
- Familiarity with eBilling software
- Familiarity with Tableau and other dashboarding tools
