Analyst, Transactions Legal Project Management

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.

We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.

We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.

Your goals. Our ambition.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and engaging Analyst to join our Legal Project Management (LPM) Team in Australia based in either Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of law firm operations, financial performance, and legal technologies. Whether you're a qualified lawyer or a professional with experience in legal or professional services, you'll thrive in our collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about simplifying complexity, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Support legal project management (LPM) on large, complex, or multi-jurisdictional matters, assisting the Senior LPM team with daily tasks.

• Assist in project planning and reporting, including timelines, task tracking, fee monitoring, and status updates for internal and client communications.

• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored solutions to specific challenges.

• Communicate regularly with legal teams and clients; strong drafting skills are essential.

• Design and implement matter budgets and proactively monitor performance against budget.

• Support billing and WIP management where required by practice areas or clients.

• Maintain and manage transaction data, documentation, and reporting tools to track performance and identify trends.

• Draft pitch content and prepare case studies, slide decks, and tombstone data for pitches, debriefs, and training.

• Coordinate LPM meetings and communications, including instructions to local counsel and responses to team queries.

• Support process design initiatives, including creating process maps, quick guides, and managing LPM tools and templates.

What you’ll bring

• Degree qualified in Law, Management, Finance, or a Business-related field, with 1–2 years' experience in a law or professional services firm.

• Legal background preferred (qualified lawyer with end-to-end legal work experience), but not essential.

• Strong understanding of legal processes and typical work product in a law firm environment.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage across all seniority levels and with clients.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and financial awareness.

• Proficient in using the Microsoft 365 Suite - especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with PowerBI and SharePoint an advantage.

• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong time management and the ability to simplify complex concepts.

• Team-oriented and resilient, able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment.

• Relevant degree or experience working with financial systems, collaboration and reporting tools is desirable but not required.

• A strong understanding of law firm economics and legal technologies and AI is desirable but not required.

What you can expect from us

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

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  Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.