Director, Legal Project Management

GOODWIN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced professional for a pivotal role in their Global Operations Team, focusing on legal project management (LPM). Responsibilities include developing innovative strategies, leading a global team, and fostering partnerships with clients. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong commercial mindset, alongside a desire to drive technological advancements. The role offers an opportunity to shape the firm's client delivery models and enhance its competitive edge.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Disability-inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in legal project management or similar functions.
• Proven experience in innovating project management in a law firm or professional services.
• Expertise in AI pilots and predictive analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an LPM strategy focused on scaling and innovation.
• Champion continuous improvement via post-matter reviews and efficiency initiatives.
• Grow a global LPM team and build professional frameworks.

Skills

Leadership in legal project management

Strong commercial mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Change leadership

Innovation in legal tech

AI and automation

Education

LPM certification

Tools

Data analytics tools

AI tools

Job description

Overview

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

What you will do

• Strategic Leadership & Future Vision
  • Develop and execute an LPM strategy focused on scaling, innovation, and competitive advantage.
  • Position LPM as a core differentiator for the firm in client pitches, pricing, and delivery models.
  • Embed design thinking, data analytics, and technology into how matters are scoped, priced, and managed.
• Innovation & Change
  • Pilot AI, automation, and data tools to transform how matters are planned, tracked, and reported.
  • Create predictive budgeting models and real-time client dashboards for transparency and risk management.
  • Champion continuous improvement via post-matter reviews, process mapping, and efficiency initiatives.
• Team Leadership & Scaling
  • Grow a global LPM team with the right mix of project management, data analytics, and tech skills.
  • Build career frameworks and training pathways to professionalise the function.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, agility, and innovation across the team and wider firm.
• Matter Delivery & Commercial Impact
  • Partner with lawyers, the Pricing team, and clients to deliver matters on time, on budget, and aligned to AFAs.
  • Drive commercial conversations around scope, change control, and matter profitability.
  • Introduce firmwide KPIs for matter performance and financial outcomes.
• Client & Partner Engagement
  • Act as the voice of innovation in client pitches and fee discussions.
  • Engage partners with data-driven insights and next-gen delivery models.
  • Collaborate with the Client Value team to offer integrated pricing + project management solutions.

Who you are

• 5+ years proven leadership in maturing and innovating LPM or similar functions in a law firm / in-house legal team or professional services setting.
• LPM certification a plus
• Proven leadership in maturing and innovating LPM or similar functions in a law firm / in-house legal team or professional services setting.
• Strong commercial mindset with deep AFA and profitability experience.
• Expertise in project management, change leadership, and legal tech tools.
• Track record of driving innovation — AI pilots, automation, process redesign, predictive analytics.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills at partner and client level.
• Ability to set a vision and bring others on the journey.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Goodwin is a disability-inclusive employer. Please contact us if you require any disability-related adjustments during the interview process, or would like to have a confidential conversation with a member of the recruitment team. If there are any disability-related reasons which have impacted your profile, we may also be able to make adjustments for these. Please see our Disability-Related Screening Adjustments page if this applies to you. (Disability refers to sensory and physical conditions, long-term health conditions, neurodivergence and mental health conditions).