Legal Project Manager LAE Americas

Hogan Lovells is one of the leading global law firms. Our distinctive market position is founded on our exceptional breadth of our practice, on deep industry knowledge, and on our 'one team' global approach. Formed through the combination of two top international law firms, Hogan Lovells has over 40 offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States. With a presence in the world's major financial and commercial markets, we are well placed to provide excellent business-oriented advice to our clients locally and internationally. Our people are the key to our success, which is why we seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of our global practice.

The ideal candidate will support Hogan Lovells and its partners to be the market leaders in legal service delivery. Legal Project Management ensures an enhanced quality of service, which is efficient, innovative and our clients consider valuable.

The Legal Project Manager (LAE Americas) will work closely with the Practice LPM Lead and other key stakeholders to support the effective implementation of Legal Project Management (LPM) initiatives within the Litigation, Arbitration, Employment (LAE) practice group. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the practice LPM strategy while also carrying out the below:

• Work closely with partner and lawyer teams to support the efficient management of sophisticated client engagements through: scoping and pitching,planning, managing and monitoring, and matter completion and review.

• Provide 'on-demand' support and consultancy for partners and lawyers on 'live matters' at set up, delivery and/or review;

• Identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation assisting with the development of such solutions, where appropriate, and, once developed, embed best practice;

• Champion and support the build out of Legal Project Management (LPM) capability across Hogan Lovells;

• Be a trusted member of litigation/case teams focused on service quality, delivery and efficiency;

• Liaise with other operational specialists at Hogan Lovells to support the following functions: pricing/finance; reporting/IT, knowledge gathering and sharing, and pitching/marketing and business development in the LPM space;

• Provide training and development on the LPM methodology and tools; and support the implementation, use and further development of the legal project management software tool, as well as provide user training for fee earners on the software as appropriate.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The core responsibility of this role is operational, to work with partners to actively manage matters through: scoping; pricing; resource planning; delivery and monitoring; identifying, revising and pricing scope changes; and reviewing and identifying opportunities for service quality or efficiency improvements and introducing innovative working practices and tools.

The outcomes we are looking for from Legal Project Management are:

• Priced Correctly - Thoughtfully tailored fee structures, meeting each client's needs and built using data, tools, and experience;

• Managed creating a standard/quality mark for LPM and establishing this as a recognised 'value' of Hogan Lovells' service delivery;

• High Quality to enshrine 'service quality' as a core deliverable meeting the expectations of our clients;

• Consistent LPM principles to be applied consistently across all matter planning, execution and communications with clients;

• Efficient ensuring that efficient delivery of matters is a core contributor to building efficient practices and ensuring realization;

• Profitable ensuring profitability is a core consideration and deliverable of all matters regardless of fee arrangements;

• Transparent 'No Surprises' status, changes and impact of changes actively communicated to all stakeholders and clients; and

• Innovative identifying opportunities to provide enhanced efficiency and quality in our service delivery through alternative use of people, process and technology.

In addition, the Legal Project Manager (LAE Americas) will also:

• Support Strategic Goals: Collaborate with the Practice LPM Lead and Head of LPM to advance the global strategic objectives of the LPM team, including the rollout of LPM tools, training programs, and processes.

• Practice-Specific Initiatives : Assist in developing and maintaining practice-specific LPM knowledge, tools, and processes, ensuring alignment with the firms broader LPM framework.

• Team Support:

  • Provide day-to-day guidance and support to the LPM team within the practice group, helping to manage workloads and prioritize tasks using the established prioritization matrix.

  • Coach and mentor junior team members to enhance their LPM capabilities and ensure high-quality service delivery.

  • Contribute to effective communication of LPM initiatives and best practices within the practice group.

The manager must also demonstrate a high level of performance, deep functional expertise, and exceed the criteria of the firms expected level 3 competencies with regard to technical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Be a team player who instils confidence in others of: themselves: the need for LPM; and of solutions and options offered

• Results driven with a record of delivering creative and effective outcomes

• Be comfortable embracing uncertainty and to work with others to find working solutions

• Highly numerate and competent in Excel (for fee analysis and reporting) with a good degree of financial acumen

• Willing to challenge and question assumptions; proposes alternative and bold solutions

• Technical skills desired include Excel, PowerBI (or comparable business intelligence software), HighQ, Collaborate, Smartsheets, and the M365 platform (Teams, SharePoint, PowerAutomate)

• Good track record of championing and delivery change and delivering solutions that work for all stakeholders

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Self-motivated, able to demonstrate determination and persistence

• Ability to implement pragmatic solutions

• High degrees of influencing skills

• Coaching skills; high level of credibility, professional

• Ability to work with all levels within an organization, from senior partners to more junior team members

• Build effective relationships/networks internally and externally

• Pro-active, commercial outlook with a solution-based approach

• Work collaboratively, providing a quality service

• Proven track record of selling the chargeable elements of LPM to clients and partners, and being a chargeable asset on live matters

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree is required; JD or MBA degree preferred

• At least two (2)+ years of experience as an LPM, with advanced knowledge of project management methodology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Worked as a subject matter expert acknowledged by colleagues as such

• Worked in a law firm or professional services environment

• Understanding of the legal services markets and the challenges and opportunities that exist

• Experience with the litigation lifecycle, and/or internal investigations

• Large firm consultative experience is preferable

HOURS

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the flexibility to work overtime as needed.

The annualized salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 depending on the candidate's overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. In addition, full time employees as well as some part time employees, will be eligible for the firms fringe benefits as they currently exists.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hoganlovells.com.