Legal Project Coordinator – LPM & Process Improvement

NRF United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a highly organised Legal Project Coordinator in Newcastle to support the delivery of legal projects across our core practice groups. You will work with legal teams, stakeholders, and external counsel to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

The role focuses on coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables, while contributing to the development of legal operations processes and the adoption of legal tech.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Law, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile) is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in a legal or project coordination role (legal sector experience preferred).
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, Power BI).
• Advanced MS Excel skills advantageous.
• Familiarity with legal technology platforms (e.g. HighQ) is a plus.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to manipulate and work with large amounts of data.
• Ability to identify and present on key messages resulting from analytical projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of legal projects across our core practice groups.
• Coordinate project timelines, resources, and deliverables using project management tools and methodologies.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and elevate issues to project leads as needed.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including status reports, meeting agendas, and action logs.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.
• Assist the LPM and Legal Transformation Programme teams in implementing relevant legal technologies on matters.
• Assist in the development and implementation of legal operations processes and best practices.
• Support budget tracking, resource allocation, and third-party management for legal projects.
• Analyse and manipulate data sets using bespoke software, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power BI, to provide insight appropriate for consumption by different stakeholders.
• Contribute to post-project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with other special projects as needed.

Skills

Degree in Law

Project management experience

Legal sector experience

Strong organizational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Law / Business / Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a highly organised Legal Project Coordinator in Newcastle to support the delivery of legal projects across our core practice groups. You will work with legal teams, stakeholders, and external counsel to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

The role focuses on coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables, while contributing to the development of legal operations processes and the adoption of legal tech.