Strategic Project Lead, J.D./Legal Expertise

24-MAG
New York, NY
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The role combines legal expertise with end-to-end project execution, requiring experience in project leadership, legal-domain expertise, stakeholder management, data operations, and human-data workflow experience.

What You Will Do

Translate ambiguous customer requirements into clear project specifications, design and improve legal-domain workflows, coordinate Operations and Legal subject-matter experts, manage delivery milestones, and maintain direct communication with senior stakeholders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

A JD or equivalent law degree is required, with 2+ years of experience in legal practice, legal research, regulatory/compliance, or a related field, and strong legal-domain knowledge and project-management skills.

Requirements

  • JD or equivalent law degree required
  • 2+ years of experience in legal practice, legal research, regulatory/compliance, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience leading complex projects, operational workflows, or legal-related initiatives
  • Strong legal-domain knowledge and project-management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects from ambiguity through delivery
  • Strong stakeholder-management and cross-functional coordination skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work effectively with attorneys and senior Legal professionals
  • Strong attention to detail, ownership, urgency, and operational discipline
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