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The legal sector is changing fast. Generative AI, digital technologies and rising expectations around efficiency are reshaping how legal services are delivered, and the pace of that change is only accelerating.
The Deloitte Legal Management Consulting (LMC) team works with in-house legal departments and law firms to help them rethink their operating models from process, people and technology. We combine consulting expertise with a deep understanding of the legal sector, helping clients move from strategy to practical, technology-enabled transformation. Deloitte Legal in the UK is part of the global Deloitte Legal network, with over 2,500 legal professionals in more than 85 jurisdictions, making it one of the largest legal businesses in the world.
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Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.
What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.
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As a Senior Manager, you will independently manage engagements or major workstreams in large programmes, with appropriate direction from engagement partners and directors. You'll serve as a key point of review on all deliverables, develop a broader pipeline of client relationships to support sales, and devote time to coaching junior team members and creating a culture that draws strength from diversity and inclusion.
What you will be working on:
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Independently managing complex end-to-end client engagements and major workstreams, acting as the senior Deloitte presence on projects
- Building trusted senior client relationships across both in-house legal departments and law firms, acting as a recognised advisor at senior leadership level including on AI and technology-enabled transformation
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Actively developing and owning your own sales pipeline, and building your personal brand as an LMC specialist through thought leadership and professional networks
- Taking a leading role in shaping LMC propositions and market positioning, and inspiring high-performing, diverse teams across multiple engagements
- Assignments spanning the full legal market including in-house legal departments and law firms, supporting clients in understanding and adopting AI and digital technologies to transform their legal operations
What you can expect in your day-to-day role:
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Providing a vision for deliverables, owning key client relationships, and maintaining expert knowledge in LMC tools and frameworks — using PowerPoint, Excel, Swift, PairD and Legora as core delivery tools
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Communicating proactively and effectively with clients and colleagues, confidently leading meetings, constructing clear narratives, and holding difficult conversations where needed
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Building and maintaining senior client relationships, leveraging specialist knowledge to articulate the value LMC brings, and proactively identifying new opportunities across Deloitte Legal and the wider firm
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Planning and managing engagements on time and within budget, leading teams by setting clear expectations, delegating appropriately and driving team accountability for delivery
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Fostering a collaborative and inspiring team environment, acting as People Leader for individuals, supporting career development planning, and identifying skills needs for the future of the LMC practice
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Leading sales efforts, owning the development of pursuit materials, establishing client relationships beyond immediate engagements, and identifying new business development opportunities
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Actively building your personal brand internally and externally — publishing thought leadership, contributing to external events, and collaborating globally with other Deloitte practitioners to drive innovation
Connect to your skills and professional experience
- Significant consulting experience with a strong record of independently managing complex engagements in the legal, professional services or adjacent sector
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Demonstrable understanding of the challenges and requirements of in-house legal departments and/or law firms, including the opportunities and implications of AI and digital technologies
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Proven experience shaping and managing complex change and transformation projects, with hands-on experience across a wide range of methodologies — including technology implementation, process reengineering and legal technology solutions
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A strong grasp of the opportunities, risks and practical implications of AI and digital technologies for legal service delivery, with the ability to leverage specialist knowledge to articulate the value LMC brings
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Proven senior client relationship management skills, with experience building trusted advisory relationships across in-house legal departments and law firms, and a demonstrable track record in business development
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A confident, considered point of view on complex issues, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and hold difficult conversations with clients and team members
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Strong people leadership experience, with a record of developing and inspiring diverse, multidisciplinary teams
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Excellent commercial acumen including engagement pricing, scoping, budget management and profitability; high proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Swift, PairD and Legora; and a degree or similar qualification. Relevant certifications such as Prince2, PMI/APM, Prosci or Lean Six Sigma are an advantage
Connect to your business - Deloitte Legal
By connecting legal expertise and technological innovation, we’re creating a new future for law. We blend great advisory capabilities with the technology, process and change management skills to move from advice to implementation and managing legal operations. We are delivering to legal buyers the Deloitte promise of practical solutions to real business problems. Join us and experience the future of law, today.
Personal independence
Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.
Connect with your colleagues
“At Deloitte I am encouraged to work from home whenever it’s convenient. My hours are flexible – if I want to start earlier or later I can, provided I work my weekly hours overall. There are loads of non-work-related initiatives going on that you can become involved in.” - Becky, Deloitte Legal
“Our ability to seamlessly integrate legal services into broader solutions offered by Deloitte is a differentiator as compared to traditional law firms. Deloitte also has some impressive proprietary technology which we can use to streamline/improve the delivery of legal services. We are ahead of the competition in this regard, including the other Big Four.” - Benjamin, Deloitte Legal
Our hybrid working policy
You’ll be based in London with hybrid working.
At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.
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Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?
For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.
Our commitment to you
Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.
We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.
Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.
Connect to your next step
A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.
Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers
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