Legal Technology jobs in New South Wales
- Bird & BirdHybrid remote in Sydney NSW 2000PostedPosted 26 days ago
- Be familiar with various legal tech platforms and ability to learn quickly.
- The ideal candidate is an experienced Project Manager with experience in either…
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- EY3.9Sydney NSWPostedPosted 17 days ago
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- AllensHybrid remote in Sydney NSWPostedPosted 21 days ago·
- Experience in legal technology, in litigation eDiscovery or corporate due diligence is highly desirable.
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- Corrs Chambers WestgarthSydney NSWPostedPosted 30+ days ago·
- We are seeking applicants who have either completed their legal studies, are in the final stages of their law degree or undertaking practical legal training.
- NSW Department of Communities and JusticeSydney NSW 2000PostedPosted 30+ days ago·
- As a paralegal at the CSO, you will be responsible for providing legal and administrative support to a practice group’s solicitors and other team members to…
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- University of New South WalesSydney NSWPostedPosted 14 days ago·
- Relevant research experience in smart contracts, law and technology and artificial intelligence would be helpful.
- Participate in meetings and training sessions.
- QBE Insurance3.6Hybrid remote in Sydney NSWPostedPosted 17 days ago
- Advise on basic to moderate impact legal matters by utilising legal expertise to assess risk and recommend effective and appropriate solutions for one segment…
- Citigroup, Inc.3.9Sydney NSWPostedPosted 23 days ago
- The Corporate FX Salesperson is a seasoned professional role.
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- AirwallexSydney NSWPostedPosted 12 days ago·
- Demonstrated capability in managing and leading legal teams.
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- Hamilton LockeSydney NSW 2000PostedPosted 19 days ago·
- We are looking for a casual paralegal to join our Litigation practice group in Sydney.
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- Uplift RecruitmentHybrid remote in Sydney NSW 2000PostedPosted 29 days ago·
- In a typical day, you will be managing conveyancing, settlements/lodgments in PEXA/Sympli, assist with post-settlement tasks and liaise clients to ensure that…
- Integrated ResearchNorth Sydney NSWPostedPosted 12 days ago·
- Assist in development and implementation of legal process and procedures.
- Experience with technology transactions, including software licensing and cloud…
- DeloitteSydney NSW 2000PostedPosted 20 days ago·
- You will gain experience that sets you apart as you work with a variety of top-tier clients ranging from multinational corporations, through to high net-worth…
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Job Post Details
Legal Project Manager - job post
Job details
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.Pay
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
Job type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Shift work
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- Complimentary flu shots
- Employee assistance program
- Work from home
Full job description
Who are we?
Bird & Bird is an international law firm, with a rare and invaluable grasp of strategic commercial issues.
We combine exceptional legal expertise with deep industry knowledge and refreshingly creative thinking, to help clients achieve their commercial goals. We have over 3,000 employees (legal and non-legal) in 33 offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the United States, as well as close ties with firms in other parts of the world. If you want to find out more visit www.twobirds.com.
We are a firm that offers excellent prospects for progression and our culture provides all our people with world-class support to achieve their ambitions and goals.
Our promise to you to you
Bird & Bird is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. It is the policy of Bird & Bird to consider all candidates fairly, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, age or disability. We support an agile working environment and are happy to discuss flexible working.
Who are we looking for?
The Sydney office are looking for a dynamic Legal Project Manager (LPM), our first in the region, to be a part of our global Legal Project Delivery (LPD) team and to provide project management support to our legal team in Sydney and across our other APAC offices. The ideal candidate is an experienced Project Manager with experience in either legal or another professional services background. They can work autonomously and, also collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. They are highly motivated and proactively look for opportunities to market and promote the LPD function internally and externally.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Process Optimisation arm of the team and also the Technology Team to continually evolve and add efficiency to how we work and to design creative solutions.
Scope of the role
The Role of the Legal Project Manager sits within the Legal Project Delivery team and will:
- Promote and facilitate engagement with the LPD team across the firm by building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
- Promote the benefits of legal project management across external networks such as current clients and prospective clients and continuing to build and develop those relationships
- Help to increase efficiency in matter management and legal service delivery through the application of project management methodology aligned with the Bird & Bird framework
- Support the Head of Legal Project Delivery in building the function and supporting more junior members of the team in their career development
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide billable support to matter fee earners on varying matter types by guiding them through best practice approaches at each stage of the matter lifecycle
- Build relationships with stakeholders across the firm and ensure open communication and knowledge sharing
- Coach junior team members and provide guidance and support where required
- Act as a point of contact for clients, setting the agenda for, and leading, regular project meetings and tracking action points through to completion
- Support fee earners in effectively scoping matters and applying the most appropriate resource model
- Develop and maintain bespoke project trackers and reporting templates where required to best meet client requirements
- Managing risks and scope creep throughout the life of a matter
- Coordinate multiple parties, across practice group and jurisdictions as required
- Facilitate effective communication between all stakeholders, including regular lessons learned reviews
- Actively monitor fees and provide regular internal and external financial reporting
- Encourage sharing of ideas and promote a collaborative working environment
- Identifying areas for process optimisation support and escalating/referring via the relevant channels as appropriate
Skills and Attributes
The successful candidate will:
- be project management experienced gained in a law firm or professional services firm
- be APM qualified or similar
- be self-motivated and proactive with strong attention to detail
- have excellent IT skills, in particular Excel
- be familiar with various legal tech platforms and ability to learn quickly
- be very organised and able to prioritise effectively
- have the ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate stakeholders across practice groups and jurisdictions
- be resilient and efficiency oriented
- have stakeholder engagement and management experience
- be able to confidently communicate at all levels, written and verbal, internally and with clients
- have budget management experience
- have experience leading project update meetings
- have a flexible approach with ability to adapt processes to suit specific requirements
- have the ability to work autonomously and continue to drive projects
- be comfortable working as part of a global team remotely
- Supervisory experience a plus
What will we offer you?
Company Culture
As an international commercial law firm with a specific focus on technology, we encourage open communication and transparency, especially important as we are open plan to maintain a friendly flat structure, allowing easy access to our senior leaders. We have many internal initiatives to support our warm culture.
Whether it’s hearing about firm updates during our regular whole-of-office morning tea celebrations (currently virtual, but normally catered in-office), or catching up with colleagues during our monthly social drinks, team lunches, and other social events, we are a collaborative office. Whether you’re a classical musician, yoga practitioner, avid reader, crafty, ocean swimmer or keen team sportsperson, we support many activities here. You will also be a part of a wider international Bird & Bird network with active involvement in regional Asia-Pacific and international initiatives.
Health & Well-being
We care about our people. We provide many health and well being benefits such as ergonomic assessments, flu shots, well-being seminars and a fantastic EAP service with a digital support platform "The Resilience Box" providing tips, tools and strategies for mental, physical and financial well-being. We also have very successful lunchtime sporting teams as well as after work yoga classes and a swimming group with our own designer twobirds "Budgie Smugglers"!
Personal and Professional Development
All new starters receive extensive induction training. As your career develops, we ensure you are continuously upskilled with formal and informal programmes.
Corporate Social Responsibility - We encourage our team to be actively involved in our Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives and committees:
· Diversity and Inclusion Committee;
· Pro Bono and Volunteering Committee;
· Social Committee;
· Environment and Sustainability Committee;
· Fundraising Initiatives.
We offer a competitive package, a friendly, flexible supportive culture, excellent modern offices in the CBD and great exposure to the firm and its clients globally.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you please email your current resume and cover letter to the HR team at Sydcareers@twobirds.com. We are interested in hearing from applicants directly, please no recruitment agencies. For more information on the firm please visit our website www.twobirds.com.
This role is open to Australian residents, or those who hold a current visa providing the ongoing right to work in Australia along with strong English skills (both spoken and written).
If you have applied for this role and do not hear from Bird & Bird within two weeks of your application date, unfortunately we have not shortlisted you for this role.
We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
We are passionate about making a difference, that is why our people contribute their expertise, skills and resources to a variety of good causes around the world. We encourage this by giving them the tools to participate in the pro bono and volunteering work they support.
Bird & Bird is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. We consider all candidates fairly, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.
Expected Start Date: 01/04/2024
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $140,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- SYDNEY, NSW 2000 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- SYDNEY, NSW 2000: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in SYDNEY, NSW 2000
Expected Start Date: 01/04/2024