Tax Manager, Legal Management Consulting

Position Summary Want to lead legal transformation? Deloitte's Legal Business Services brings strategic advisory capabilities to law departments and law firms navigating change. Our Legal Management Consulting team works with general counsels and managing partners on operating model redesign, technology and AI strategy, organizational restructuring, and capability building. If you're energized by solving complex business problems and advising senior leaders on bold organizational change, we want to talk to you. Bring your consulting background and client service skills to Deloitte and click "apply" now! Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027. What you’ll do As a Manager in the Legal Management Consulting practice, you will lead advisory engagements for law departments and law firms on strategic transformation initiatives. You will partner with client executives to diagnose organizational challenges, develop actionable recommendations, and guide implementation of operating models, organizational structures, technology strategies, and AI capabilities. You will demonstrate strong executive presence with senior client stakeholders, manage engagement scope and economics, and independently lead workshops, strategy sessions, and project deliverables. You will coach and lead teams of Senior Consultants and Consultants in the US and India on engagement delivery. Your focus will be on helping clients optimize their legal function's performance, efficiency, and strategic value. As a part of the practice, you will contribute thought leadership and market insights on legal transformation trends and emerging leading practices. Responsibilities include Lead diagnostic work and develop strategic recommendations on legal operating models, organizational design, technology strategy, and process optimization for client law departments and law firmsServe as the primary client engagement lead on assigned projects, managing client relationships, scope, deliverables, and timelinesDesign and facilitate client workshops, strategy sessions, and working group meetings to diagnose challenges and develop solutionsManage engagement economics, project resourcing, and team coordination across the delivery teamCoach and lead Senior Consultants and Consultants on engagements, providing oversight of work quality and team developmentOversee development of client deliverables, proposals, and strategy documents with quality oversight and final review responsibilityConduct analysis of legal spend, legal operations benchmarking, and organizational effectiveness assessmentsDevelop and deliver insights on legal transformation strategy, emerging legal technologies, AI applications in legal functions, and organizational best practicesIdentify and pursue new client opportunities and business development initiativesContribute to practice development through thought leadership and industry engagement The Team Deloitte's Legal Business Services (LBS) practice partners with law departments and law firms to optimize their legal functions through advisory, strategy, and implementation support. The Legal Management Consulting sub-practice within LBS focuses specifically on legal transformation, bringing together consultants with deep experience in legal management consulting, law department operations, law firm practice services, and legal industry trends. Our multi-disciplinary approach combines strategic advisory, organizational design, technology strategy, and operational excellence to help clients navigate complex legal function transformations and build capabilities for the future. Qualifications Required Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-located in person 2-3 days per weekBachelor's degree in law, tax, finance, business or related field5+ years of relevant consulting, law department operations, law firm management, or legal services industry experienceExperience leading or supporting advisory engagements on organizational design, strategy, operating model development, or business transformationExperience working with law departments or law firms on legal operations, strategy, or transformation initiativesHigh proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite, particularly PowerPoint for client presentationsGeneral knowledge of legal technology platforms and their applicationsPrior experience in professional services, management consulting, or advisory rolesAdvanced experience with technology strategy, legal technology platforms, legal analytics, or AI tools and applications including ClaudeLimited immigration sponsorship may be availableAbility to travel 25%, on average based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serveOne of the following active accreditations obtained:Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPAIf not CPA eligible: Licensed Attorney (or foreign equivalent)Advanced degree in the Legal profession or a relevant industry certification. Examples of advanced degrees in the Legal profession include: Licensed Attorney, Juris Doctor, or Master of Laws / LLM. (Requiring advance approval from NSLL and National Tax Talent prior to pursuing any certification)Enrolled AgentPMP (Project Management Certification)Contract & Commercial Management (CCM) Certification ProgramCertified Financial Analyst (CFA)PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (Project Management Institute-ACP)Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)Procurement/Legal Procurement or SAS Certified Data Scientist.Paralegal Certification with a 4-year degreeOther Technical Certifications:Six Sigma (Black Belt and Green Belt)Management Professional (CCMP) or SAS Certified Data ScientistDocuSign (Workflow Manager, E-signature, CLM, etc.)iCertisThomson Reuters (Legal Tracker, High Q, or Contract Express) Preferred Strong project management and client engagement management skillsExperience with Fortune 250 corporations or AmLaw 100 law firmsExcellent leadership skills with ability to work in matrixed, collaborative environmentsExcellent client presentation and communication skillsHigh level of attention to detail, outstanding organization skills, and well-developed critical thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong analytical and business acumen with ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insightsDemonstrated success influencing clients and cross-functional teams toward strategic decisions The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,475,150 to $274,750. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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Fair Chance Hiring and Ban-the-Box Notices | Deloitte US Careers Requisition code: 364687 Job ID 364687 Tax Services | Legal Business ServicesSame job available in 9 locations