What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, New Business Projects position at White & Case LLP?
Firm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
This Manager of New Business Projects, OGC and NBAC will support the Office of the General Counsel ("OGC") and the New Business Acceptance Committee ("NBAC"), a partner-led key strategic decision-making body which manages business conflicts and monitors client intake associated risks for the Firm. The position will analyze business risks and provide project management capabilities to support the NBAC mandate and new business initiatives within the OGC
The role will support the work of the OGC and the NBAC and will require frequent interaction with members of other Firm Committees and Business Services teams as well as partners of the Firm.
The position will involve significant exposure to the Firm's senior leadership. It is anticipated that the duties and accountabilities of the role will expand and evolve over time.
Duties and Accountabilities1
- Support the OGC on new business initiatives
- Work closely with the Office of the General Counsel, Head of Strategic Projects on tracking and reporting to OGC leadership and Firm management on relevant projects
- Utilize MS Teams and Office 365 platforms in project management methods, communications with team members and stakeholders and reporting
- Facilitate the NBAC decision making process:
- Coordinate and facilitate committee meetings, record and circulate meeting notes, document outcomes, prepare the meeting agenda, and work with stakeholders to address follow on actions
- Gather background information and manage NBAC approvals of certain new business matters
- Run analysis and deliver insight to support the remit of the NBAC. Example activities include:
- Monitor the outcome of NBAC decisions
- Run financial metrics and provide preliminary profitability analysis
- Monitor and address low value, low profitability clients
- Incorporate Firm and practice group strategy into NBAC decision making
- Facilitate NBAC discussion on new Firm policies
- Investigate the root causes of inadequate compliance with Firm guidelines and work with senior leaders to overcome these challenges
- Manage distinct projects to support the NBAC and OGC mandate
- Prepare process maps and design and implement project plans
- Devise training and implementation plans related to policy changes
- Design methodologies to monitor and report on gaps in compliance.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong project management skills
- Solid organization and prioritization skills, with exceptional attention to detail
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Skilled in comprehending and complying with instructions; interpreting them to produce quality work product and keep internal stakeholders apprised of the status of work and any problems with systems or programs.
- Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to engage a senior level audience
- Demonstrated track record of working with senior stakeholders
- Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changes in protocols and procedures.
- Must be flexible with work hours based on needs of the Firm.
Experience and Education
- A bachelor's degree is required
- Minimum of 4 years of project or practice management in a law firm or professional services firm environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience in legal operations, risk and compliance, financial reporting would be beneficial, though not required
- Experience with other tools and systems such as Power BI and SharePoint would be beneficial, though not required
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy 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.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits at White & Case
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs 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 performance bonus eligible.
Location and Reporting
- Based in New York or Washington, D.C.
- This role reports to the Firm's General Counsel
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
