Hybrid Legal Project Manager - AI-Driven Delivery

Harcourt Matthews Ltd.; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harcourt Matthews Ltd. is seeking a Legal Project Manager to join its growing team. The role is based in the Midlands or North West with hybrid working.

You will oversee complex client matters, build and maintain matter plans, budgets and risk logs, and report progress to partners. You will champion technology and AI adoption to improve delivery and contribute to the growth of the PM function. The ideal candidate will have a proven legal project management background or be a qualified lawyer or

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management, preferably in a professional services or legal setting.
• Understanding of how legal matters are run and the client-lawyer relationship.
• Strong numerical and data analysis abilities with Excel proficiency.
• Able to engage partners, senior managers and clients and manage expectations.
• Well organised, proactive and comfortable using new tech and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex legal matters from scoping to completion.
• Own matter plans, budgets, timelines, risks and documentation.
• Report on financial and operational performance for partners and clients.
• Champion technology adoption and AI-enabled project delivery.
• Contribute to process improvement and growth of the PM function.

Skills

Project management

Legal sector understanding

Excel analytics

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Job description

Harcourt Matthews Ltd. is seeking a Legal Project Manager to join its growing team. The role is based in the Midlands or North West with hybrid working.

You will oversee complex client matters, build and maintain matter plans, budgets and risk logs, and report progress to partners. You will champion technology and AI adoption to improve delivery and contribute to the growth of the PM function. The ideal candidate will have a proven legal project management background or be a qualified lawyer or