Job Description
Job Overview (Senior Change Lead - IT, AI and Data - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
As part of our strategic initiatives, Clifford Chance is focusing on the successful implementation and adoption of our IT Strategy, AI Transformation, and Data Strategy propositions to enhance our competitive edge and operational efficiency.
We are looking for a Senior Change Lead for this complex, global, and holistic transformation programme, which covers technology, process and people (behaviour, culture and mindset).
The role will form part of the leadership team for the programme, tasked with driving complex, cultural change across our global firm. They will influence and engage with senior stakeholders, at the Executive Leadership and partner level, to co-create a change strategy and plan that embeds our IT, AI, and Data propositions in the everyday reality of the firm.
Key to this role will be creating buy-in and sponsorship at all levels of the organisation to enable and embed change. The candidate will need experience in leading complex, global, culture and behaviour programmes, with a proven ability in global technology, AI and data transformation.
Who you will work with
You will be part of the global Change Management function, reporting to the Global Head of Change Management. You will engage with other senior change leads working on major change initiatives within Clifford Chance in order to ensure alignment and to foster a culture of innovation, creativity and high team performance.
You will work closely with C-suite and global Director-level members of the IT Leadership function, as well as the Global Programme Group.
What you will be responsible for
• Lead on creating the change management strategy and plan for the IT Strategy, AI and Data proposition projects.
• Influence and co-create work and plans across multiple workstreams to ensure a joined-up change, engagement and implementation plan.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to identify and address enablers of change.
• Connect to and influence the CC@40 strategy and Growth strategy.
• Instill and embed a one-firm mindset.
What you will do
Included in your remit, is responsibility for:
• Creation of the change management strategy and plan and engagement of senior stakeholders and influencers in the approach.
• Influencing the overall programme approach and plan to deliver major behavioural change.
• Identifying and addressing blockers and enablers of change.
• Directing resources, including suppliers.
• Alignment with other major change initiatives at Clifford Chance.
• Active contribution to the firm-wide change management methodology and Community of Practice.
Qualifications
Your career experience so far
• Demonstrable experience leading the change management workstream on complex transformation programmes in professional services and across a range of other related industries.
• Ideally the candidate will have worked on a large scale, complex, culture and behavioural change initiatives with cross-function and cross-jurisdiction roll out.
• Experience working with senior or C-suite level executives to design and deliver a change management strategy and plan.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Experience in leading change across technology, process and people transformation.
• Experience in effectively addressing deep change resistance.
• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas in easy-to-understand business terms to all levels of management including senior leaders.
• The ability to lead others.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities with high attention to detail.
• Possesses strong analytical skills, good listening skills with ability to effectively coach and mentor others.
• Exhibits effective team skills.
• Familiarity with project and programme management approaches, tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a broader programme or project team on large-scale business transformations.
• The successful candidate will ideally hold a Prosci Change Management certification (or equivalent) and be able to evidence how they take a proven, people-focused approach to developing an agile, change-ready organisation.
Company Description
Who we are
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.
Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
Hybrid Working
This role follows our 'balanced' hybrid working approach and as long as business needs allow, you will be supported to work in a hybrid way with the expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50% of your time.
You will work from our Canary Wharf office in London. Limited travel is expected as part of the role.
Additional Information
How we will support you
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
Whatever your area of expertise, you will find a range of career opportunities at Clifford Chance. And wherever you’re heading, Clifford Chance is where you can be true to your ambitions.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures and languages. In a world where commercial success increasingly relies on globalisation, we offer clients a truly international perspective, and we offer our people a rewarding and stimulating career.
We're proud of our approachable, friendly and team-based way of working. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, our people are more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge.
Equal Opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here
