Consultant – Legal Management Consulting
London, hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
We are a leading global consulting group, hiring a Consultant – Legal Management Consulting to join our globally regarded legal management consulting practice.
This is a role for an experienced legal or consulting professional who is motivated by purpose‑led work and shaping the future of legal services through technology, people and process.
The role works closely with law firms and in‑house legal teams, helping them redesign how legal services are delivered, improve efficiency and embed GenAI responsibly and sustainably.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Delivery Excellence – Delivers complex legal management consulting engagements, ensuring outcomes meet or exceed agreed objectives and client expectations.
- Consulting Management – Works as part of, and managing, specialist teams advising legal departments, contracts functions, and law firms across operating model, process, people, and technology change.
- Stakeholder Management – Manages communication across project teams and senior client stakeholders, building trusted relationships at appropriate levels throughout engagements.
- Team Development – Supervises and develops diverse teams, contributing to an inclusive culture while supporting the progression of less experienced colleagues.
- Service & Market Growth – Enhances existing offerings, contributes to new service development, and supports business development and go‑to‑market initiatives as the practice grows.
Skills & Attributes
- Relevant education & professional qualifications – Degree or equivalent demonstrating a passion for personal development. Professional certifications such as Prince2, PMI/APM, Prosci, or Lean Six Sigma are advantageous.
- Legal operations & change expertise – Understanding of in‑house legal departments or contract management teams, with proven experience delivering complex change and transformation projects.
- Project management & analytical skills – Strong programme, budget, and change management capabilities, with proficiency in MS Office, data analysis, and presentation of insights.
- Communication & stakeholder management – Excellent written and verbal communication, able to manage, influence, and adapt to diverse stakeholders while mentoring and guiding junior colleagues.
- Professionalism & flexible mindset – Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach with excellent time management, attention to detail, and high standards of client care, confidentiality, and integrity.
Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.
Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.
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