Legal Project Manager (Disputes)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm seeks a Legal Project Manager (Disputes) to oversee complex cases in London. The role involves project management, client communication, and financial oversight. Ideal candidates have at least four years in legal project management, combined with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years experience in LPM function, preferably at a law firm.
• Strong ability to present data analysis to partners and colleagues.
• High attention to detail and ability to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and track progress effectively.
• Serve as a key contact for clients, ensuring timely updates.
• Collaborate with various teams for resource allocation on matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Commercial acumen

Communication Skills

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Client:

Artemis Legal Recruitment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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About Artemis Legal Recruitment

We recruit legal professionals for leading international law firms, from associate to partner. We also specialise in niche legal operations roles such as:

• Digital Transformation & GenAI
• Legal Automation & Technology
• Legal Project Management
• Practice Management

The Client

A major international law firm with a large and well established London office, with market leading practices in areas such as Corporate, Disputes, Real Estate, Banking & Finance in addition to niche specialist practices.

This role is within a well established LPM and Pricing function and this firm has been one of those that has pioneered the use of legal operations expertise.

The Role

An LPM is assigned to particular disputes in this firm once they hit a certain degree of complexity or value. The LPM is responsible for;

• Project Management: Developing timelines, managing budgets, and tracking progress.
• Client Communication: Acting as a key point of contact alongside the matter partner or senior associate. Ensuring that clients are updated and their expectations are managed with regards to timelines and billing.
• Team Coordination: Ensuring that the matter is resourced with the right level of associates across the department and potentially across the international network.
• Financial Oversight: Ensuring that the matter is running to agreed levels of profitability.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.

Experience Required

• At least four years experience working in an LPM function, preferably a law firm or strong matter management experience gained as an associate
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, to facilitate data analysis and the ability to present this is a useable format to partners and other colleagues
• Strong commercial acumen and high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to create strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.