Current jobs related to Lead Analyst, Legal Project Coordination - New York, New York - White & Case

  • Senior Legal Analyst

    1 week ago

    New York, New York, United States Roots Recruiting Full time

    Senior Legal AnalystRoots Recruiting is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Analyst to join their Legal Team. The ideal candidate will serve as Chief of Staff to the firm's General Counsel, helping to manage day-to-day operations and lead short- and long-term projects. This role will also oversee two Legal Analysts on the team, working across the firm's...

  • Legal Analyst/Paralegal

    1 month ago

    New York, New York, United States Diameter Capital Partners LP Full time

    Job Title:Legal Analyst/ParalegalJob Summary:Diameter Capital Partners LP is a leading asset manager seeking a highly skilled Legal Analyst/Paralegal to join its Legal and Compliance team. As a key member of the team, you will provide critical support to the firm's investment management activities, transaction matters, and compliance initiatives.Key...

  • Lead Financial Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Liberty Personnel Services, Inc Full time

    Job OverviewLead Financial Analyst - Legal SectorSalary Range: $100,000 - $120,000Essential Qualifications: Candidates must possess prior experience in accounting within a law firm or legal industry.Position Summary:The Lead Financial Analyst plays a crucial role in delivering accounting and financial oversight to the legal practice. Responsibilities...

  • Technical Project Manager

    1 week ago

    New York, New York, United States Software Guidance and Assistance, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionSoftware Guidance and Assistance, Inc. is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead the technical aspects of application implementations with a strong background in implementing Legal Technology solutions.ResponsibilitiesLead the design and full life cycle for various systems enhancements.Work with onshore/nearshore/offshore firm team and...

  • Legal Analyst/Paralegal

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Diameter Capital Partners LP Full time

    Job Title:Legal Analyst / ParalegalLocation:New York, NYCompany Overview:Diameter Capital Partners LP is a leading credit-focused asset manager with a strong presence in New York City, London, and West Palm Beach, Florida. With $17 billion in assets under management, the firm is recognized for its comprehensive approach to the credit cycle and its commitment...

  • Senior Business Analyst

    1 week ago

    New York, New York, United States Vimerse InfoTech Inc Full time

    Job Title: Senior Business Analyst - Project CoordinatorAt Vimerse InfoTech Inc, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our team as a Project Coordinator. This role will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating business analysis activities across multiple projects.Key Responsibilities:Coordinate and facilitate business...

  • Conflicts Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals Full time

    Job Title: Conflicts AnalystWilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals is seeking a skilled Conflicts Analyst to join our team. As a Conflicts Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the firm's compliance with conflicts of interest regulations.Job SummaryThe Conflicts Analyst will be responsible for reviewing and processing new matter forms and...

  • Technical Project Manager for Legal Technology Solutions

    6 days ago

    New York, New York, United States Yoh Full time

    Job Title: Technical Project Manager for Legal Technology SolutionsWe are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager to lead the implementation of Legal Technology solutions. As a Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the technical aspects of application implementations with a strong background in implementing Legal...

  • Senior Legal Coordinator

    2 months ago

    New York, New York, United States Frink Hamlett Legal Solutions, Inc. Full time

    Job OverviewFrink-Hamlett Legal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Assistant to join our team in New York City. This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule, requiring on-site presence on Mondays through Thursdays.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide critical support to litigation teams by coordinating trial logistics and maintaining...

  • Financial Solutions Lead Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Citigroup Inc Full time

    Job Title: Financial Solutions Lead AnalystCitigroup Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Financial Solutions Lead Analyst to join its team in New York, New York. As a key member of the Treasury Solutions team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing financial solutions that meet the needs of the business.Key Responsibilities:Coordinate with...

  • Legal Data Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States myGwork Full time

    About BloombergBloomberg is a leading global provider of financial data and analytics, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a member of the Bloomberg Industry Group, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to join our Legal...

  • Legal and Business Research Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Full time

    Job Title: Legal and Business Research AnalystManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking a highly skilled Legal and Business Research Analyst to join our team. As a key member of our research team, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth research across all practice groups and business units, providing research support to attorneys and business...

  • Legal Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Major League Baseball Full time

    Job Title: Legal CoordinatorMajor League Baseball (MLB) is seeking a highly skilled Legal Coordinator to join our Legal & Business Affairs team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing complex and diverse projects in support of our functions.Key Responsibilities:Contract Preparation and Administration:Interact with business units,...

  • Help Desk Coordinator

    1 month ago

    New York, New York, United States Project Renewal Full time

    Job Title: Help Desk Coordinator & Procurement AnalystProject Renewal's IT Department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the role of Help Desk Coordinator & Procurement Analyst.Job Summary:The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing technical support to employees and managing the procurement process to ensure...

  • Help Desk Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Project Renewal Full time

    Job Title: Help Desk Coordinator & Procurement AnalystProject Renewal's IT Department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the role of Help Desk Coordinator & Procurement Analyst.Job Summary:The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing technical support to employees and managing the procurement process to ensure...

  • Grants and Contracts Lead Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States The Legal Aid Society Full time

    Job SummaryThe Legal Aid Society is seeking a highly skilled Grants and Contracts Lead Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Grants and Contracts department, you will be responsible for managing the work of Grants and Contracts Analysts, reviewing their work to ensure accuracy, and advising them on funders' requirements.Key...

  • Legal Operations Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Zeta Global Full time

    About Zeta GlobalZeta Global is a leading data-powered marketing cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence and trillions of consumer signals to make marketing easier for marketers. Our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform.Job DescriptionWe are...

  • Senior Legal Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Add Talent Full time

    Legal Analyst Role at Add TalentWe are seeking a highly skilled Legal Analyst to join our team at Add Talent, a global investment and technology development firm. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with various legal matters and business transactions, working closely with attorneys in a collaborative and dynamic setting.Key Responsibilities:Oversee...

  • Legal Operations Analyst

    1 week ago

    New York, New York, United States Zeta Global Full time

    About the RoleZeta Global is seeking a skilled Legal Operations Analyst to join our dynamic legal team. This is a highly cross-functional and collaborative role, requiring strong strategic and problem-solving skills. You will perform a range of duties including tracking and reviewing existing contracts, maintaining our legal database, and supporting our...

  • Senior Legal Specialist

    3 days ago

    New York, New York, United States Add Talent Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Analyst to support our clients Legal & Compliance team in New York. This role provides an excellent opportunity to engage with various legal matters and business transactions, working closely with attorneys in a collaborative and dynamic setting.Key Responsibilities as a Legal AnalystOversee the organization and...

Lead Analyst, Legal Project Coordination

2 months ago

New York, New York, United States White & Case Full time
Lead Analyst, Legal Project Coordination

Company Overview

White & Case is a prestigious global law firm that caters to top-tier corporations, financial entities, and governmental bodies across the globe. Our extensive history as an international entity positions us uniquely to assist clients in navigating their most intricate legal challenges, regardless of location.

With a presence in over 40 jurisdictions and expertise in nearly every region, we have made substantial investments in establishing a high-caliber, full-service practice that competes at the forefront of the industry. Our distinctive advantage lies not only in our widespread office network but also in the global synergy that our team members and clients appreciate. Our collaborative approach across geographic and practice lines is a key factor in our ability to attract and retain complex cross-border engagements, as well as a diverse workforce.

Our attorneys embody a global perspective, entrepreneurial spirit, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Diversity is a fundamental principle of our firm, recognized through numerous accolades and high rankings internationally. Our workforce comprises 90 nationalities and communicates in 80 languages.

Role Overview

This position presents an exceptional opportunity to become part of a team that is driving substantial transformation through a focus on superior client service and innovative processes. The Lead Analyst role is integral to the firm's strategy aimed at enhancing client experiences, boosting profitability, and showcasing operational efficiency.

As a member of the global Legal Project Coordination (LPC) team, you will support various initiatives that the team undertakes. The team collaborates with our attorneys to enhance familiarity and implementation of LPC practices in managing client portfolios and executing projects, while also engaging with clients and their internal legal and operational teams.

While the primary emphasis is on legal project coordination, the team also engages in innovation, process enhancement, client relationship management, and legal operations. The ideal candidate will possess proven project management skills, ideally acquired in a professional services context, and will be capable of supporting the comprehensive project/matter lifecycle.

The effectiveness of this role will be evaluated based on the candidate's ability to add value to the organization by promoting LPC best practices, tools, and methodologies across our global practice groups.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist LPC leadership in the firm's ongoing integration of LPC into their matters.
  • Under supervision, aid in the operational management and joint execution of legal projects/matters by:
    • Facilitating project resource planning and onboarding processes.
    • Coordinating Kick-Off Meetings, Project Team Meetings, and Steering Meetings, ensuring appropriate attendees, agendas, record-keeping, and circulation aligned with the meetings' objectives.
    • Project planning and scheduling.
    • Monitoring actions, timelines, milestones, deliverables, assumptions, and dependencies.
    • Tracking financials and budgets.
    • Overseeing progress, escalating changes in scope, status, and cost reporting.
    • Identifying risks and issues, providing mitigation options.
    • Supporting post-project evaluations and Lessons Learned sessions.
  • Utilize suitable project management tools and techniques, including drafting project-related documents and artifacts such as project approaches, plans, schedules, action trackers, availability trackers, correspondence logs, risk registers, and status reports.
  • Support effective communication strategies on projects/matters that encourage collaboration between project workstreams, including interactions between our attorneys and clients.
  • Propose LPC best practices, tools, techniques, roles, and responsibilities.
  • Assist LPCs and legal teams in preparing and submitting budget proposals; in collaboration with the Finance team, monitor and analyze actual project costs against budgets, proactively addressing variances.
  • Prepare and manage financial and client status reports as necessary.
  • Focusing on lean principles and utilizing innovation and business process mapping, contribute to the continuous improvement of the LPC team's processes, including project management methodologies, governance, training for legal teams, and the implementation of best practices.
  • Engage in maintaining LPC intranet site content and other marketing materials, seeking innovative methods to promote best practices and knowledge sharing.
  • Take ownership of managing individual projects with oversight from LPC leadership.
  • Manage multiple tasks and priorities with a proactive attitude.
  • Support the management of client portfolios with a focus on legal operations, disputes, and transactional projects, as well as involvement in the management of the firm's strategic client initiatives.
  • Serve as a key contact point for LPC globally, fostering relationships and a collaborative approach to working with clients and across all departments.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Emerging competency in project management is essential.
  • Understanding of a professional services environment is required.
  • A motivated self-starter with a focus on delivery and a collaborative team player.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in extranets, online data rooms, collaboration tools, legal technology, and SharePoint.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and Power BI.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Capability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive attitude, work cross-functionally, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior business leaders.
  • Understanding of law firm financial and performance metrics, with the ability to analyze complex financial reports and provide insights focused on delivering client value.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Flexible and resilient, able to adapt in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences across project teams.

Education and Qualifications

  • A strong academic background, preferably at the graduate level (a Law Degree or relevant Postgraduate Degree is advantageous).
  • A formal project management qualification is preferred, such as APMQ or PMP.
  • A minimum of three years of relevant work experience is advantageous.

Equal Opportunity Employer

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our policy is to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Benefits

White & Case LLP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also eligible for performance bonuses.

The firm reserves the right to modify and amend this job description at any time at its discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will nature of employment.

This description outlines the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.