Global Legal Consultant (Project Manager for Legal Transformation and Excellence initiatives)

Join our Global Legal Operations (GLO) team!

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated in-house lawyer to join our legal team in India. The successful candidate will primarily focus on project and programme management within the legal department supporting legal transformation and similar initiatives and managing deliverables of legal Centers of Excellence and Competence Networks (CoE/CNs). This role requires a unique blend of legal expertise project management skills and experience in technology and AI.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead legal transformation projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal departments in the global set up. Develop and present a comprehensive roadmap for legal transformation initiatives outlining key projects timelines expected outcomes and value to the business.
• Develop and implement strategies for legal process improvement leveraging technology and AI to automate and streamline various legal operations. Collaborate with other legal departments supporting local implementation of the initiatives. Establish a robust change management framework tailored to the legal departments needs including methodologies tools and processes for effective implementation across various jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with other global functions to ensure successful project execution and alignment with business goals.
• Develop PowerBI dashboards to track legal key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure the success of legal transformation projects. Monitor and report on project progress ensuring that milestones and deadlines are met within budget constraints making adjustments as needed.
• Manage legal CoE/CNs ensuring action plans are in place and deliverables shared for the benefit of the legal community and the business
• Provide legal advice and legal support to digital products and technology within Ramboll. Keep abreast of the latest developments in technology and AI.
• Train and mentor legal community on new technologies and processes being implemented within the legal department.
• Perform other duties as required to support the legal team and the companys strategic objectives.

Key Deliverables (First 24 Months):

• Stakeholder Management: Develop strong working relationships with members of the legal community and other key stakeholders to gather feedback address concerns and ensure their support for legal transformation initiatives.
• Programme Management and Performance Metric: Effectively apply change management tools to plan implement and measure the initiatives. Develop tools to track the roadmap for legal transformation initiatives outlining progress KPIs and trends from relevant data.
• CoE/CNs Management: ensure that the legal subject matter experts regularly contribute to improve efficiency and knowledge sharing within the global legal operations.

Qualifications :

Your Starting Point for Growth:

At Ramboll we are committed to your professional development. For this role we seek candidates with the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; additional certifications in Project Management (e.g. PMP) and Technology/AI are highly desirable.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an in-house legal role with a significant focus on project/programme management application of technology to the legal space and legal transformation/change initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and implementing technology-driven solutions within a legal framework.
• Proficiency in technology platforms and AI tools pertinent to the legal field.

Personal Qualities for Success:

The ideal candidate will possess the following personal attributes:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams in a global set up and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong workload and change management skills.
• Ability to apply a commercial and pragmatic approach.

Additional Information :

In Rambolls Support Organization we take pride in keeping Ramboll running smoothly enabling bright minds throughout the organization to focus on their areas of expertise as we tie together all parts of the business. We provide support within areas like Finance HR IT Legal Communication Facility Management and more coordinating efforts and securing common ground for the development and servicing of clients and markets.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development for this role we have identified some qualifications skills and capabilities that will set you up for success.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues clients and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture engineering and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So thats where we start and how we work. At Ramboll our core strength is our people and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh diverse and innovative perspectives. We respect embrace and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV cover letter etc.

Equality diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time