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Legal Project Management Adviser

 

Location: Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney

 

Contract Type: Fixed Term Short

 

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities.

 

MinterEllison helps our clients to solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary advisory offering, MinterEllison Consulting, where clients seek out our industry-informed independent advisors who understand where strategy meets risk, and how to unlock opportunities.

 

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

 

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

 

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)

 

About the Role 

  

We're seeking a Legal & Consulting Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract, to support our firm's objectives of delivering an excellent end-to-end client experience whilst acting as financial stewards of the partnership. This role will play a pivotal role in transforming how we deliver legal and consulting services. You'll work at the intersection of law, consulting, and technology, driving innovation and excellence across high-profile matters whilst building strong relationships with senior stakeholders. 

  

What You'll Do 

  

You'll provide hands-on project management and advice to legal and consulting teams on LCPM methodologies and tools, whilst delivering targeted support on complex and high demand matters through profit protection activities. 

  

As a subject matter expert, you'll advise on project planning, scoping, budget preparation, and fee and scope management. You'll generate revenue through engagement on complex and high demand matters by: 

  

  • Working with stakeholders to agree on scope, timelines and budget for matters 

  • Developing matter plans and creating and delivering client and team communications 

  • Tracking and monitoring scope, budget and progress 

  • Anticipating and managing risks to project success 

  • Driving stakeholder relationship management and reporting 

  • Identifying improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of legal and consulting service delivery, leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, and other digital technologies. 

  • Identify and implement AI and technology solutions 

 

What We're Looking For 

  

Essential skills and experience: 

  

  • Strong stakeholder influencing and relationship building skills 

  • Strong client-facing skills and experience, preferably within a legal or consulting environment 

  • Demonstrable interest and/or experience in project management 

  • Capacity to manage varying levels of tasks – from thinking strategically to troubleshooting detail where needed 

  • Excellent organisation, communication and presentation skills 

  • Ability to work collaboratively whilst maintaining focus on internal efficiency 

  • Superb time management, judgement, decision-making and problem-solving skills 

  • Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel 

  • An understanding of AI and how it can enhance service delivery and matter management. 

  

Personal attributes: 

  

  • Proven ability to establish best practice methodologies with a continuous improvement focus 

  • High level of resilience and the ability to respond to client and project changes and work under pressure and tight timeframes 

  • Innovative thinker with strong people skills 

  • Self-motivated and results driven 

  • Strong written communication skills with high attention to detail 

  • Commitment to delivering outcomes. 

 

How to apply

 

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

 

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

 

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

 

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Danielle.Miller@minterellison.com.
Location: 

Melbourne, AU Brisbane, AU Sydney, AU

Contract Type:  Fixed Term Short

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