Legal Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Project Manager to enhance efficiency in their London office. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with legal teams to define project goals, develop comprehensive plans, and manage significant client matters. Your expertise in project management and financial analysis will be essential in driving program success and delivering value to clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the firm's operations and client satisfaction. If you are passionate about legal services and project management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the legal industry and 5 years in finance required.
• Willingness to pursue project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define project scope and goals.
• Manage client matters and coordinate resources effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Finance or Management

MBA

Juris Doctor

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Blue Legal is partnering with a leading law firm who are recruiting for a Legal Project Manager to join their London office. The successful candidate will need to comprehend the firm’s business objectives and assist lawyers in delivering legal services efficiently while providing value to clients.

The Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with legal teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables that align with the Firm's and clients' business needs.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and management tools, including risk management and communication strategies.
• Manage significant client matters by coordinating resources such as legal professionals, project managers, and technology.
• Analyse financial data to create reports and monitor project progress against budgets, communicating updates to attorneys and clients.
• Proactively manage project changes, risks, and resources while ensuring effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Conduct training on project management and partner with various internal teams to enhance efficiency and drive program success.

The Candidate:

• 2+ years of experience in the legal industry and a minimum of five years in the finance industry.
• Willingness to pursue certification in project management or legal project management.
• Educational qualifications include an undergraduate or MBA degree in finance, management, or a related field, or a Juris Doctor, or equivalent work experience.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered.