Key Details
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Compensation: $70–$80/hour
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Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
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Location: Chicago, IL
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Work Model: Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week onsite
LaSalle Network is hiring a Senior Project Manager – Risk
LaSalle Network is partnering with a global, industry-leading law firm to bring on a Senior Project Manager – Risk to lead a high-impact transformation initiative in their Chicago office. This Senior Project Manager – Risk role sits at the intersection of technology, operations and firm leadership, helping modernize how the firm evaluates and accepts clients.
This is not a typical project management position. The Senior Project Manager – Risk will drive the modernization of the firm’s global client intake process—effectively redesigning the “front door” of the organization. This person will collaborate directly with leadership, risk teams and attorneys to build scalable processes that protect the firm while enabling partners to move quickly.
Senior Project Manager – Risk Responsibilities
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Lead strategic initiatives focused on modernizing the firm’s global client intake and risk evaluation processes
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Partner with firm leadership, attorneys and operational teams to re-engineer client acceptance workflows
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Drive project planning, stakeholder alignment and execution for multiple risk-focused transformation projects
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Facilitate conversations across business and technology stakeholders to define scalable intake solutions
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Identify opportunities for automation, cloud modernization and operational efficiency
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Ensure compliance with risk, conflict and client commitment requirements
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Manage timelines, deliverables and cross-functional coordination across multiple teams
Senior Project Manager – Risk Requirements
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7+ years of experience as a Project Manager within a law firm environment
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Strong understanding of legal operations, risk management or client intake processes
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Experience leading business process transformation initiatives, not just technical implementations
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Ability to navigate complex law firm dynamics and collaborate with partners and senior stakeholders
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Experience managing large-scale projects in enterprise environments
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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PMP, Agile or related project management certifications preferred
What’s in it for me?
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$70–$80/hour compensation
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Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
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Opportunity to lead a foundational transformation initiative at a top global law firm
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Direct collaboration with firm leadership and decision-makers
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Ability to build and influence modernized risk and client intake processes
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Potential contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career growth
If you are a Senior Project Manager – Risk with deep law firm experience and a passion for driving operational transformation, we want to hear from you. Apply today to help shape the next generation of risk and client intake strategy.
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.