Legal Project Manager

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Legal Project Manager to enhance efficiency in delivering legal services. This role involves collaborating with legal teams, managing client matters, and analyzing financial data to ensure projects align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both the legal and finance sectors, along with project management skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive success and value for clients in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about legal project management and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is 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 by coordinating legal and project resources.
• Analyze financial data to monitor project budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Finance or Management

MBA

Juris Doctor

Job description

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 9th April 2025

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.