Legal Project Manager Job at The Fountain Group, New York, NY

K3hQNElLNVJaSWxrSHd4cUkrNW5LV09nQVE9PQ==
  • The Fountain Group
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Overview Legal Project Manager / Legal Operations — Pay: $35 - $40 / HR — Contract Duration: 6 Months Hybrid — 3 days onsite, New York, NY Responsibilities Project Management & Coordination: Coordinate and help drive strategic projects on behalf of Global Business Operations. Develop and maintain project plans and timelines; identify resource requirements and deliverables. Report on the delivery and execution of results, as well as resolution of key risks & issues. Demonstrate agility in managing multiple projects across a diverse portfolio, adapting swiftly and efficiently to new mandates critical to project success. Monitor and track project progress against established goals. Communicate project status, including roadblocks, risks, milestones, and successes with all stakeholders and senior managers. Support the overall function of proactive response and ad-hoc request execution, accurately assessing the time and resources required for completion. Administrative & Process Management: Work closely with the Legal Department to streamline processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvement, particularly within M&A integration workflows. Prepare and organize documents, assist with contract review and negotiation, and draft correspondence. Partner with subject matter experts across the Legal and Compliance teams and the wider organization to create and implement process improvements and transformations for both new and existing processes, including documenting processes, diagnosing inefficiencies, and driving the successful completion of such projects. Create standardized M&A integration process templates and develop workflows. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as liaison between Legal, GBO and other business units (Finance, Tax, Legal, HR etc.). Manage logistics such as scheduling meetings, updating timelines, communicating deliverables, distributing materials, following up on actions, and preparing presentations. Use collaborative tools to improve transparency and project visibility across legal workstreams. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal certificate or relevant legal experience 3+ years of project management experience within a legal department or law firm, with preference for M&A or corporate transactions and/or legal operations experience Strong understanding of key corporate legal workstreams (contract management and negotiation, compliance, privacy, intellectual property, corporate governance, etc.) in a global organization Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive legal matters and M&A transactions Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills Process improvement and results-driven mindset with focus on operational efficiency Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across various legal workstreams Experience using Google and/or Microsoft Office Suite Strong project management skills with experience using project management software (Asana, Jira, or another project management system is preferred, but not required) #J-18808-Ljbffr The Fountain Group

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office,

Similar Jobs

CHRISTUS Health

RN, Registered Nurse - A3 - Cardiac Rehab & Cath Lab Job at CHRISTUS Health

 ...timesof 60 minutes. Our employees have a combined experience level of well over 200 yearsonthe team Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation... 

X M Logistics LLC

Amazon Step Van Driver Job at X M Logistics LLC

 ...Starting $23.00 per hour up to $26.00 per hour Job Type Full-time (3 5 days per week) Part-time (1 2 days per week) Seasonal...  ...~ Team Player Preferred Qualifications: Amazon Step Van certified Step Van delivery experience Full Job... 

Stratford Davis Staffing LLC

Telesales Consultant Job at Stratford Davis Staffing LLC

 ...200,000 to $400,000. Imagine earning a substantial income, all while enjoying the flexibility of working from home. About the Role: Our Agents operate entirely online or over the phone, engaging with clients nationwide seeking insurance coverage. They establish connections... 

Leidos

Antenna Design Engineer Job at Leidos

 ...Job Description Description This engineering position supports the Survivability Solutions branch within the Advanced Sensing and...  ...engineering concepts. Primary Responsibilities: Hands-on design and realization of both front and back-end antenna systems and... 

Boeing

Senior Electronic Systems Design, Analysis, and Test Engineer ** Signing Bonus Potential ** Job at Boeing

 ...Job Description Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. Were committed to fostering...  ...professional growth. Find your future with us. The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for an Electronic Systems Design,...