Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager - Legal Managed ServicesAssistant Manager - Legal Managed ServicesDirect message the job poster from KPMG UKLegal Business Services - Assistant ManagerKPMG’s Legal Operations and Legal Business Services (LBS) team supports clients in optimising their legal function to achieve operational excellence.There are 3 core service offerings within LBS: a powered contracting practice, based on Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) technology, legal operating model transformation service and Legal Manage Services. Across LBS, we are winning new clients and are growing our team as a result of these successes and as a new role, it is an exciting time for a candidate to come in, make a big impact on the function and shape the role.We are looking for talented Assistant Managers to join us in growing the legal operating model transformation practice within LBS, through managing and developing external client relationships and building out our offerings.The candidate will gain experience across the lifecycle of a transformation project and in developing a new offering for KPMG, working closely with other KPMG LBS teams globally as well as interaction with other services within KPMG such as CIOA and People in Change.The wider LBS team:Has a focus on legal technology and automation and the candidate will have the opportunity to work across all client bases, from mid-market to FTSE listed companies, from public sector to financial services to FMCG.Provides subject matter expertise and industry insights to our clients undergoing legal transformation and legal managed servicesSupports and contribute to the development of go-to-market strategies, collateral, methodologies and alliance partner relationshipsContributes to and lead workstreams within complex, multi-national engagements for our clients, comprising of multi-disciplinary teamsTakes ownership of micro service offerings as they develop and taking an active role in determining their direction and focusActs as the conduit between some of our services internally (e.g. Procurement, Finance Transformation, CIO Advisory, Risk Consulting, Legal, People and Change etc.) and able to co-ordinate multi-disciplinary solutions and teamsLeadership & Management:The role will support the LBS team and leadership to shape and grow service offerings and supporting methodologies within the LBS practice.As the team and business grows, the candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of people and culture within the team, ensuring continuous development and support for more junior members.The candidate will also be expected to support with activities related to business development, marketing and communications and collateral development to feed into the wider LBS business, in the UK and globally.Candidates will be expected to have a strong track record at engaging with and managing stakeholders across different seniorities, functions and industries.Candidates will need to manage both internal and external stakeholders self-sufficiently as part of on-going engagements and through business and strategic development.Impact, Risk, Accountability & Governance: This role will assist in the growth and development of the practice and service offerings in LBS, and KPMG Law as a whole by extension. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and development of the practice and service offerings in LOTS. The candidate will be responsible for adhering to KPMG standards regarding risk and quality of their work and the work performed by their team within workstreams they oversee.Experience in running workstreams or discrete programmes self-sufficiently, delivering high quality work on time and to budgetHigh quality written and verbal communication skillsLeading and facilitating stakeholder workshops to achieve desired outcomesExperience in conducting assessment, gap analysis and road mapping exercisesExperience in process mappingUnderstanding of legal, risk and compliance issues facing organisationsUnderstanding of drivers, risks and opportunities facing "back office" functions and their drive towards digitisationExperience in supporting change management projectsExperience in managing and leading business development activities (such as client meetings, proposals and marketing materials)Expertise / Technical role requirementsExperience of in-house legal functions desirable but not essentialA project management qualification would be desirable but not essentialCommunication skills and persuasive writingEngagement managementInternal and external stakeholder managementExperience in communicating and influencing stakeholdersConsulting expertise to engage with legal teams (and coaching others to do the same)Proficiency in managing small engagement teams and ensuring consistent, top quality, deliverables for themselves and their team.Seniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegal and ConsultingIndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services and Legal ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at KPMG UK by 2xGet notified about new Legal Services Manager jobs in London Area, United Kingdom.Legal Operations Manager (Bangkok-based, Relocation Provided)London, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLegal Operations Manager (12 month fixed-term contract)London, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoLegal Operations Manager (12 month fixed-term contract)London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLegal Manager – Head of Agreements, Information and DisputesLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoAssociate Director, Legal (Specialist Function)London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoGreenwich, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoPayments Senior Legal Counsel - Assistant Vice PresidentLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSenior Contracts Manager - Publishing Business AffairsLondon, England, United Kingdom 18 hours agoPart time Legal Manager (Open to Newly Qualified , Ilford, London)London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoPart Time Legal Manager (Property Management firm, Ilford, London), CIVITAS RECRUITMENTIlford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoPrivate Markets Product Management AssociateLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoSenior Paralegal, Channel Sales & Business Operations - EMEALondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoEntity, Governance and Compliance, ManagerLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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