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Skadden

Global law firm handling cross-border M&A

Revenue & Operations Project Manager

Accounts Payable/ReceivableConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with partners and clients.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly.
  • Deep understanding of law firm client administration, including intake, billing, e-billing, conflicts, Know Your Client procedures, rates, pricing, and collections.
  • Proficiency in relevant firm software, including Outlook, Excel, Aderant Expert, and iManage, and ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects, shifting priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Solutions-oriented critical thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
  • High attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively within a team.
  • Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.
  • Knowledge of and ability to administer firm operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum of five years of law firm, professional services, client administration, billing, or related operational experience.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for assigned partners, practice areas, clients, and internal client administration and accounting teams, building trust-based relationships and ensuring clear, consistent communication.
  • Condense complex information into clear, actionable summaries and reports to support partner decision-making and facilitate progress with client accounting teams.
  • Prepare and deliver regular updates and analysis on client onboarding, billing, collections, and financial performance.
  • Provide guidance and support to partners and team members on client accounting processes, policies, and best practices.
  • Follow up proactively with clients, partners, and internal teams to advance matters, address outstanding issues, and ensure timely completion of client accounting processes.
  • Collaborate with clients and accounting teams to resolve invoice issues, including analyzing and reallocating charges to meet client requirements and budgets and ensure prompt payment.
  • Facilitate information needed by the e-billing team to submit bills electronically, track invoice status, and address rejections or deductions with billing and collections staff.
  • Work with the Rates team to ensure successful timekeeper and rate submissions, monitor approvals, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Facilitate billing for assigned partners and clients by preparing, reviewing, and editing invoices for accuracy and compliance.
  • Identify and address rejected or adjusted invoices, process write-offs, and maintain current records for each client and matter.
  • Coordinate and monitor requests for new engagement letters with partners, clients, and the Office of General Counsel to ensure timely and accurate completion.
  • Liaise with partners and relevant teams on end-to-end new-client and matter intake, coordinating with Client Accounting, the Office of General Counsel, Conflicts, Engagement Letters/Outside Counsel Guidelines, Know Your Client, and other relevant departments.
  • Coordinate information needed to ensure onboarding activities comply with firm and client requirements, proactively address issues, and facilitate timely matter openings.
  • Act as the central point of contact for billing rate and pricing matters, including developing, implementing, and maintaining standard and non-standard billing arrangements, such as alternative fee and special billing arrangements.
  • Collaborate with partners, clients, and the Client Accounting team to deliver tailored pricing strategies and ensure rates comply with client agreements and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
  • Review accounts receivable proactively by tracking aged invoices and collaborating with partners, clients, and internal teams to accelerate collections and resolve outstanding issues.
  • Monitor client collections year-round, track collection commitments, coordinate with partners and internal teams on targeted strategies, and drive efforts to ensure timely payments in line with firm financial objectives.
  • Track and facilitate client Outside Counsel Guidelines reviews, ensuring requirements are identified, communicated, and followed by relevant teams.
  • Coordinate responses to client audit requests by gathering documentation and facilitating communication between clients, partners, and internal teams.
  • Develop knowledge of client accounting procedures and share expertise to elevate team performance.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase scalability, efficiency, and client service delivery.
  • Develop and maintain best practices for client operations, share expertise across the department, and participate in strategic projects as directed by department leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with firm operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Handle sensitive matters with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.

About the Company

Skadden

Global law firm handling cross-border M&A

Skadden helps corporations, financial institutions, and governments with complex cross-border legal matters. Its practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private equity, finance, corporate restructuring, tax, insurance, and government enforcement, plus international litigation and arbitration. In London, the firm draws together UK, European, and US capabilities to handle M&A (including Takeover Code), financial services regulation, EU competition, employment, IP, IT, data protection, and cybersecurity. The goal is to provide high-quality legal guidance and representation for multinational matters, helping clients navigate regulation, manage risk, and reach business objectives.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1948

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