Legal Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in London is seeking a Legal Project Manager for a 12-month FTC. This hybrid role requires project management skills and a background in legal operations. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams to define requirements and improve processes using legal tech. Offering a competitive salary of £67,000, this position involves onsite work a minimum of 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in Legal Project Management within the legal or professional services sector.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish using LPM methodologies.
• Identify and implement changes to enhance productivity.
• Utilize legal tech and systems to support client solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Tools

Legal Project Management methodologies

Legal tech

Billing systems

Job description

Job Description

Legal Project Manager - £67,000 - London/Hybrid - 12 month FTC

My client, a global law firm, is recruiting for a Legal Operations Project Manager to join the team for a 12 month FTC . The successful candidate will have a Legal Project Management background and be familiar with working alongside Partners identifying areas to improve working practices.

Your Role: Legal Project Manager

Joining the team as a Legal Project Manager, you'll be working with lawyers across multiple practice groups to understand and define their requirements and deliver high-value solutions tailored to client needs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Project Management: Manage projects from start to finish, using Legal Project Management (LPM) methodologies to streamline operations.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement changes to enhance productivity and delivery.
• Technology and Systems: Utilize legal tech and billing systems to support client solutions.

What They’re Looking For

Experienced operations professionals from the legal or professional services sector with previous Legal Project Management experience. Key attributes include:

• Stakeholder Management: Confidently engage with stakeholders and demonstrate the value of their services.
• Collaboration and Adaptability: Work effectively within a dynamic team, showing flexibility and a personable nature.
• Attention to Detail: Manage multiple tasks with precision and attention to detail.

Please note this is a London based hybrid role that will require you to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.