Manager / Associate Director, Consulting, Operating Model Transformation (Legal Industry), Tax [...]

Deloitte LLP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a candidate for a consulting role focused on client delivery and engagement. The ideal candidate will have a degree, strong stakeholder management skills, and experience in leading complex projects. You will work in a dynamic team environment, contribute to business development, and manage diverse teams. Competitive salary and growth opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of in-house legal department challenges.
• Proven experience in managing complex change and transformation projects.
• Strong programme and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client work to fulfill engagement objectives.
• Manage communication within project teams.
• Contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Primarily focusing on the delivery of client work that will successfully fulfil and exceed client and deliver engagement and programme objectives.
• Working and starting to lead as part of a team of industry specialists providing consulting services to major clients, you will quickly build upon your existing industry knowledge to become an expert in your field.
• Managing communication within project teams and with client stakeholders, maintaining and developing relationships at appropriate levels.
• Assisting with appropriate supervision activities and managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Maintaining and improving existing service offerings and contributing to the development of new services that anticipate and meet future client needs.
• This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as it grows and there will be plenty of opportunities for you to get involved with business development and go to market approach.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification(s) demonstrating a passion for personal development. Relevant professional training and/or qualifications such as Prince2, PMI/APM, Prosci, Lean Six Sigma or equivalent are an advantage
• Demonstrable understanding of the challenges and requirements of an in-house legal department and/or contract management team and a desire to become expert in this area
• Proven experience shaping and managing complex change and transformation projects, with a focus on legal or contracts projects, either as an external consultant or internal change agent
• Hands on experience of a wide range of methodologies and project types including organizational assessments, strategy reviews, process reengineering and technology implementations
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work equally effectively as part of a team or individually on your own initiative
• Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to adjust style and approach for different audiences
• High-level of proficiency with MS Office and expertise in the analysis and presentation of data
• Experience of managing and guiding the development of less experienced staff and a desire to develop your line management and mentoring skills
• Strong programme and change management skills and a good understanding of project profitability and budget management
• A strategic thinker with an eye for new client offerings or internal improvements and experience of supporting business development activities
• A flexible, can-do approach and positive mind-set. You enjoy working as part of diverse teams to overcome challenges and exceed client expectations
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail with the proven ability to maintain professional standards in the face of challenging deadlines
• Professional manner and high level of personal accountability allied with high standards of client care, confidentiality and integrity