Senior Manager, Legal Operations & Project Delivery

White & Case LLP

New York

Hybrid

USD 158,000 - 217,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
401(k) retirement savings
Vacation time
Parental leave
Bonus eligibility

Job summary

White & Case LLP seeks a Senior Manager to lead Legal Project Management and Operations for the firm’s largest clients. You will oversee budgets, KPIs and profitability, and work with partners to optimize matter delivery.

This role requires strong client relationship skills, experience in professional services, and comfort with AI-enabled workflows such as Legora to improve efficiency across global teams. You will line-manage Analysts and Senior Analysts, collaborate with in-house operations,

Qualifications

  • Experience in Legal Project Management or Legal Operations
  • Proven ability to manage large, multi-jurisdictional client portfolios
  • Strong budgeting, KPI tracking and profitability focus
  • Proficient with AI tools and data-driven decision making
  • Excellent communication across partners, lawyers and clients

Responsibilities

  • Oversee budgets, KPIs and profitability for large client portfolios.
  • Coordinate with partners, lawyers and local counsel on matters.
  • Lead client relationship reviews and reporting to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with billing and finance on client matters.
  • Promote AI-enabled workflows and Legora adoption.
  • Line manage junior team members.
  • Support bids, tenders and pitches with collateral.

Skills

Client relationships
Budget management
Financial analysis
Communication
Leadership
LPM awareness

Education

Law degree or relevant postgraduate degree
PMP/APMQ/PRINCE qualification
5+ years client-facing experience

Tools

Legora AI
Excel
PowerPoint

Job description

White & Case LLP seeks a Senior Manager to lead Legal Project Management and Operations for the firm’s largest clients. You will oversee budgets, KPIs and profitability, and work with partners to optimize matter delivery.

This role requires strong client relationship skills, experience in professional services, and comfort with AI-enabled workflows such as Legora to improve efficiency across global teams. You will line-manage Analysts and Senior Analysts, collaborate with in-house operations,

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