Overview
A leading legal technology and operations team is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Enterprise Legal Management (ELM) to join their Corporate Legal Technology group. This role involves working closely with project teams and clients to lead requirements gathering, analysis, and execution of legal technology best practices. The position supports the selection, implementation, and optimization of legal technology systems used by corporate law departments. This is a full-time, remote opportunity available to candidates located anywhere in the US or Canada.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate requirements gathering and document legal processes to support project delivery
- Review client business processes and translate business requirements into technical designs
- Draft project deliverables including findings, recommendations, functional and technical design documents, data maps, test scripts, training materials, and communication plans
- Configure and develop legal technology solutions based on technical requirements
- Administer system testing, track defects, and collaborate with technology providers and clients to resolve issues
- Assist in managing project scope, schedules, workplans, timelines, and budgets
- Manage client expectations and maintain strong client relationships through direct communication
- Develop proficiency in specific legal technologies related to active projects
- Research and stay current on legal industry trends, technology developments, best practices, and emerging technologies including AI
- Support business development activities such as proposal writing, workplan creation, and presentations
- Contribute proactively to the growth and development of the Corporate Legal Technology team
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in legal or consulting environments such as in-house legal departments, law firms, legal software providers, or consulting firms
- At least 3 years of experience in legal technology involving assessments, requirements gathering, system design, configuration, implementation, testing, and deployment
- Experience implementing ELM/eBilling, Matter Management, Legal Hold, and Legal Workflow tools
- Familiarity with TeamConnect and CounselLink preferred; experience with WK T360, Onit/SimpleLegal, Litify, Legal Tracker, Brightflag, doeLegal, or similar systems is a plus, including data migration and integration workstreams
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Science, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, Data & Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Understanding of the full implementation lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, configuration/development, migration, testing, and change management
- Strong analytical, numerical reasoning, business acumen, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Proficiency in process mapping
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client service orientation
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks while maintaining high quality and attention to detail
- Project management experience including managing tasks, resources, and financials during technology implementation projects
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and take initiative to improve operational efficiency
- Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn new subject matter and business skills
- Advanced computer skills, especially in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio; familiarity with Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint for collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified in the job description.
Location
This is a remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States or Canada.