Legal Project Management Lead - Transaction Support - London

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work for one of the world 's most prestigious law firms working in the heart of the City as a Project Management Lead.

This position will lead the Transaction Support team consisting of 10-15+ staff which comprises of qualified lawyers and paralegals who assist the practice with matter delivery.

Aside from managing, you will be guiding the strategic direction of the team, attending to key stakeholder management and ensuring that they meet financial objectives.

Whilst managing projects, provide consultancy, advice and assistance

**This will be UK based, but providing global advice, support and specialist project management skills**

Service Delivery Duties

• Effectively manage own team, including reporting, process implementation and career development activities
• Ensure that there is adequate Project management, supervision and participation in projects/tasks, from inception to completion, often working on simultaneous projects / tasks
• Ensure Senior Manager is made aware of all tasks/projects and the approach to delivery is discussed and confirmed with them

Management Duties

• Fluctuating headcount responsibility of approximately 10-15 (this may grow with time)
• Recruitment of paralegals, support lawyers and project leaders, developing and retaining talent
• Develop team within their capability and ambition in line with the firm’s needs and in accordance with company policy
• Monitor team performance, conduct appraisal process, actively seek and act on feedback
• Encourage team to be innovative and to initiate ideas and suggestions.

Soft skills

• Very professional, polite, engaging, excellent communication skills, direct and matter of fact.

MUST HAVE;

• Legal academic background (qualified lawyer 2:1 or better)
• Previous Stakeholder engagement experience
• Understanding of Transaction
• Understanding of how a law firm operates.