What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, New Business Projects position at White & Case LLP?
Manager, New Business Projects
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 Accountabilities
- 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
Monitor the outcome of NBAC decisions
Prepare process maps and design and implement project plans
Qualifications
Experience and Education
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
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.
The 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.
Primary Location
United States-New York
Other Locations
United States-Washington D.C.
Expected Workplace : Hybrid
Job Posting
Dec 5, 2024, 2 : 27 : 25 PM
Salary range for New York market : 100,000 - 151,200 US Dollars (USD) Yearly
100,800 - 151,200 Yearly
Salary range in other markets will vary
