Legal Program Manager

Morgan McKinley

  • Dublin
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 20 hours ago
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 ResponsibilitiesSupport 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

Morgan McKinley