Baker McKenzie

The Legal Project Management Tech & Ops Analyst will assist with all aspects of supporting Legal Project Management (LPM) including finance and operations, and systems and technology, enabling the LPM team to focus on people, profitability and client (internal and external) outcomes.

To work closely with the LPM Tech & Ops Lead to support LPM goals and metrics; day-to-day department operations, including reporting, dash-boarding, budgeting, and financial management; change management and continuous improvement of LPM service delivery

To support LPM colleagues and legal stakeholders in the Firm on client and internal projects by helping teams to leverage existing Firm technologies and embed data-driven project management best practice.

Main responsibilities: 

Strategic Planning:

• Contribute to special strategic projects and initiatives led by LPM Tech & Ops Lead as delegated by the Director of Legal Project Management

Change Management: 

• Assist with identifying, and executing on critical business change management initiatives, and high priority strategic and process improvement projects across LPM with a focus on standardizing, simplifying and streamlining processes; implementing mechanisms to track, measure and report on results and benefits

Financial Management: 

• Support the continual improvement of firm financial and project reporting on projects by defining and championing business user needs
• Facilitate capacity tracking and demand management for new and existing projects 

Technology: 

• Assist with implementation and ongoing support of new technology, including working closely with other technical experts in the firm to support the testing and rollout of new technologies
• Work with diverse global teams to solve data-related challenges on client projects, and help develop solutions to empower non-expert users of technology

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a significant data analytics/data science focus
• Extensive experience working in large complex organizations ideally in a law firm or professional services firm
• Strong technology background with the ability to quickly learn and master new technologies
• Proven ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to identify, define and solve business problems
• Excellent written and verbal English communication 
• Superior data analysis skills including mastery of Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with databases and / or workflow automation tools is desirable
• Proven skills, knowledge and experience in preparing reports, executive summaries and status reports for consumption by the Firm's leadership and clients
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in data visualization and modelling
• Ability to interact and build trusted relationships with all levels of the organisation and across geographical and cultural boundaries
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Proactive and highly motivated approach ; a self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to learn quickly
• Adept problem solver
  

Reports to: LPM Tech and Ops Lead

Travel requirements: This role may require some regional and some global travel driven by internal and external events related to LPM 

Position type: Specialist

Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders.

For Belfast Applicants:  Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

For Toronto Applicants:

The Canadian base compensation for this added position is expected to be CAN$102,000 to CAN$125,000 annually if located in Toronto. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Baker & McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and backgrounds. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us at recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com and we will work with you toward reasonably accommodating your needs.