Legal Pricing Manager

Lawyers On Demand Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal operations firm is looking for a Legal Projects Manager to join their team in London. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience in Outside Counsel Management and Legal Project Management. This role involves managing law firm panel selections, conducting market analyses, and supporting negotiation processes. The position offers hybrid working options, full-time hours, and a contract duration of 12 months. The firm values strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with various tools, including Google and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Outside Counsel Management, Vendor Management, Law Firm Pricing, or Legal Project Management.
• Experience in both in-house legal departments and law firms or legal consultancies.
• A strong understanding of Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs).

Responsibilities

• Manage law firm panel selection processes.
• Conduct legal market analysis and support rate negotiations.
• Draft process documentation and deliver training.

Skills

Outside Counsel Management

Vendor Management

Law Firm Pricing

Legal Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

PMP or equivalent project management certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a highly experienced Legal Projects Manager to join its Legal Operations team in EMEA. This role is ideal for a professional with at least 6 years’ experience in Outside Counsel Management, Vendor Management, Law Firm Pricing, and Legal Project Management within the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

You will support the Legal Operations Manager, EMEA Lead, with:

• Managing the end-to-end law firm panel selection process
• Conducting legal market analysis and benchmarking to support rate negotiations
• Drafting process documentation and training materials, and delivering training to EMEA Legal teams
• Embedding negotiated value-adds into business-as-usual operations
• Maintaining and updating internal platforms (Google Hub and SharePoint)
• Overseeing spend management, data tracking, and reporting to leadership
• Providing ad hoc support to meet stakeholder needs across Legal, Finance, and Communications teams

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working in both in-house legal departments and law firms or legal consultancies within EMEA
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Legal Pricing, Sourcing, or Project Management
• Proven track record in designing and executing law firm panel processes
• Strong understanding of Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs) and experience negotiating them
• Technologically proficient, especially with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (including SharePoint and Power BI)
• Demonstrated ability to implement operational improvements and solutions
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and build cross-functional relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Previous experience working in a technology company
• Familiarity with PERSUIT or similar RFP platforms
• Experience with eBilling systems
• Knowledge of Tableau or other dashboarding tools

Location:London Office (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Engagement Type: Employed by LOD