Legal Project Manager / Management Consultant

Charterhouse

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP186-4700

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Charterhouse is working with a global UK law firm who are looking to hire a Legal Project Manager. The LPM function has been a huge success for the firm in the UK and due to a couple of big projects in the UAE, they now require someone to be based in Dubai.

As a Legal Project Manager, you will be responsible for working closely with the Lawyers, Key Stakeholders and clients to deliver projects/matters, aiming to raise profitability, efficiency and client service. You will be involved in strategy implementation and operational support on the ground, often in a client facing role. You shall advise and work closely with the bids and proposals team on pricing and quotes. There could be elements of transformation programme management.

Requirements

The successful candidate should come from a similar position, candidates outside of the UAE will also be considered. Individuals with project management experience within the professional service sector are of particular interest i.e. from Big 4 / Management Consultancy backgrounds.

You should have excellent experience in a client facing role, ideally from an international company. In addition, you should be confident assessing finance and performance metrics in order to provide the best value to clients.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.

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Project Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 21,500

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