Aaran Scott
About Aaran Scott
Aaran Scott serves as the Director of Legal Project Management at Clifford Chance, where he has worked for over six years. He has a strong background in business case development, coaching, and implementing strategic projects, including BREXIT initiatives.
Work at Clifford Chance
Aaran Scott has been part of the Legal Project Management function at Clifford Chance for over six years. He currently holds the position of Director of Legal Project Management, a role he has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in professionalizing legal project management within the firm. His responsibilities include implementing strategic projects, such as the BREXIT strategy, and he has co-launched the LPM Network, which extends the former LPM Consortium. Scott appreciates the people-oriented culture at Clifford Chance and finds his work both challenging and varied.
Education and Expertise
Aaran Scott has a strong educational background that supports his expertise in legal project management. He studied Operations Management and Legal & Regulatory at the Institute of Insurance, earning a Diploma in 2005. Additionally, he completed a PRINCE2® Practitioner Certificate in Project Management from ILX Group Plc, which he pursued from 2011 to 2022. He also studied Six Sigma and achieved a Green Belt from 2020 to 2021. His education enhances his ability to develop business cases and presentations that aid strategic decision-making.
Background
Before joining Clifford Chance, Aaran Scott held various positions at Saga plc, including Technical Claims Operations Manager, Senior Product Manager, and Team Manager. His tenure at Saga spanned from 2010 to 2015. He also worked at WNS Global Services as a Senior Claims Handler from 2003 to 2005 and at Plexus Law Ltd as Head of Consumer Law Operations from 2015 to 2016. His early career included a role as an Administrative Assistant at Girlings Solicitors from 2002 to 2003.
Achievements
Aaran Scott has made significant contributions to the field of legal project management. He has developed best practices in business process engineering, which have improved operational efficiency. His use of SMART objectives has driven continuous improvement and measurable results within his teams. Scott's passion for coaching and staff development has fostered growth and skill enhancement among his colleagues, further emphasizing his commitment to professional development in the legal sector.