Legal Operations Manager, Transactions (Legal Project Management) at Herbert Smith Freehills

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Operations, Project Management, Process Improvement, Data Insights, Financial Acumen, Communication Skills, Analytical Ability, Microsoft 365 Suite, IT Literacy, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Team Collaboration, Innovative Mindset, Legal Technology, Relationship Building, Problem Solving

Industry

Law Practice

Description

The Opportunity Are you excited about ways in which we can deliver our legal services in the future? Are you interested in leading a team which is squarely focused on our client's needs whilst balancing our business expectations? We are seeking a dynamic and engaging Legal Operations Manager (Legal Project Management) to join our Australia team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in legal operations, matter optimisation and Legal Project Management, and who is committed to building their expertise and contributing to the firm’s strategic operational goals. About the role: Our Legal Operations (LPM) function enhances the client and lawyer experience by improving matter management, optimising processes, enhancing communication, reducing risk, and creating value in the delivery of legal work. The team also drives continuous improvement initiatives to help legal teams deliver work more efficiently, more profitably, and more consistently across the firm. The successful candidate will: Lead and support operational initiatives that enhance legal service delivery. Provide Legal Project Management support on selected matters, including scoping, planning, risk management, budgeting and reporting. Partner with senior stakeholders across the firm to identify opportunities for process improvement, data insights, and operational uplift. Contribute to the development, enhancement and implementation of legal operations tools, systems and best‑practice frameworks. Consider Legal Technology solutions where appropriate to our support our legal teams when collaborating with our clients. About you: Degree qualified in Law, Management, Finance or Business-related subject. At least 5 years post-degree experience in a law firm or other professional services firm. Candidates who are qualified lawyers with a proven track record of managing legal work, end to end. Comprehensive understanding of the legal process and typical work product in a law firm environment. Able to build relationships and influence all levels of seniority. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to summarise complex issues succinctly verbally and in writing and to liaise directly with clients and members of the Disputes and Transactions Practice Group. Strong analytical ability, coupled with sound judgement to balance multiple factors and solve complex problems. Demonstrated financial acumen and understanding of key financial performance indicators. Demonstrated ability to simplify complex concepts to understand and communicate information. Strong foundational skills with the Microsoft 365 Suite: Experience with Excel. PowerPoint and Word essential. Strong IT literacy, including an aptitude for learning (and becoming proficient in the use of) new and innovative software and IT applications. Strong systems skill set and an ability to rapidly pick up new systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Empathy and situational awareness. High level of attention to detail with ability to simplify complex concepts to effectively communicate information. An organised and practical mindset with the ability to see the big picture. Excellent personal time management principles. Determination, resilience and persistence. Skilled at prioritising demanding workloads and working on projects as part of an international team. An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies. Desirable experience: Degree or significant professional qualification in Law, Management, Finance or Business-related subject. Candidates who are legally qualified with a proven track record of managing legal work, end to end. Experience of using a Financial Practice Management System (e.g. Elite or Aderant Expert). Significant experience of using PowerBI and PowerAutomate tools for analysis and reporting. A strong understanding of law firm economics Experience working with a combination of legal technologies, for example, collaboration software; automation and AI. What you can expect from us We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you. We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals. We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control. For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here. Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. Team Business Finance Working Pattern Full time Location Sydney Contract type Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.

Responsibilities

The Legal Operations Manager will lead operational initiatives to enhance legal service delivery and provide project management support on selected matters. They will partner with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development of legal operations tools and systems.