Legal Project Manager

2 days ago


المملكة العربية السعودية, Saudi Arabia Talent Pal Full time

**Primary Job Purpose**
- To work closely with the KSA offices to manage from start to finish all projects in KSA.
- To monitor the deliverables for each project.
- To have good visibility of each stage of the project from tender through to completion.
- To monitor the quality of submissions and to raise any issues with projects at an early stage.
- To advise on any amendments required to submissions.
- To drive the project management agenda in KSA and to support the firm’s practicing lawyers in all practice areas by offering substantive, assistance with all projects.
- Monitor the utilization of each member of the team on each project.
- To promote a culture of identifying and fixing all issues with projects and submissions at an early stage and develop an environment for promoting best practices and consistent quality in client service which will give the firm a competitive advantage.
- The role will be based in Riyadh and may require travel to the other KSA offices as necessary.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- The Legal Project Manager scope will cover all stages of the projects and will be involved at the stage of proposal drafting to oversee and support lawyers’ design and lead on the process.
- Ensure successful delivery and completion of the projects, meeting certain deadlines.
- Prepare reports and provide timely updates on potential risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and monitor the project budget.
- Monitor the project related bonds and LCs.
- Manage the project contracts and related documents.
- Be creative, solve problems and improve on standard delivery solutions.
- Identify future needs / opportunities for new service.
- Work on Etimad and other platforms as required.
- Work with KSA leadership to promote knowledge of project management as a priority function for the KSA offices.
- Create local campaigns to raise awareness of the behavior and culture needed to promote visibility of all stages of project management from tender through to completion and guide and support both individuals and teams in embracing a change in behavioral style.
- Collect KSA deal information and produce a deal fact sheet, detailing which projects have been won.
- Provide regular updates regarding all projects and the utilization of each member of the team within each project.
- Obtain certificates of completion for projects which have been concluded.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes.
- Contribute to content for e-bulletins and client publications.
- Provide ongoing support to lawyers in respect of project management.

**Relationships**
- KSA Management
- Head of Office KSA
- Knowledge & Innovation Manager
- KM Team
- Business Services teams
- Lawyers

**Requirements**:

- At least 3 years’ experience managing projects within a professional services firm and/or a law firm.
- A university degree
- Post graduate studies is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Advanced interpersonal skills and attention to detail with an energetic can-do attitude, who is success driven and who has an innovative mindset.

**Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**

Essential to our success as a regional law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.

We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.

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