Legal Project Manager - Fixed-Term Contract

Browne Jacobson; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a well-organised Lawyer or Legal Project Manager for a fixed-term opportunity of up to 4 months. This role is vital to support the legal project management function, involving project management experience within a legal setting. Candidates should have a strong background in project management or as a qualified lawyer interested in legal project management. This position aims to enhance service delivery and innovation for clients.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable project management experience in a client-facing role.
• Interest in expanding knowledge within a legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the legal project management function on a short-term basis.
• Focus on operational aspects of legal service including planning and delivery.

Skills

Project management experience

Client-facing role experience

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Browne Jacobson has an exciting fixed term opportunity for a well‑organised, enthusiastic and proactive Lawyer or Legal Project Manager who is looking to gain experience in the Legal Project Management (LPM) profession and play a part in supporting the ambitious legal project management function within Browne Jacobson on a short‑term basis. This opportunity is for a fixed term of up to 4 months to cover paternity leave of a Legal Project Manager within the LPM team.

The legal services market has been experiencing a period of significant change, driven by growing client expectations, new technology and an evolving competitor marketplace. Our clients are increasingly looking for new approaches to satisfy the needs of their legal challenges.

The Browne Jacobson Legal Project Management team is critical to meeting these changing needs of the legal industry and as a growing team we have an opportunity for an experienced Legal Project Manager to join our team. Our goal is to focus on all of the operational aspects of legal service to our clients including planning, delivery, process improvement and innovation, providing clients with an exceptional level of service throughout the full matter lifecycle.

So, if you are a qualified lawyer with demonstrable project management experience or a non‑lawyer with demonstrable project management experience in a client‑facing role who is interested in an opportunity to expand your knowledge within a legal setting, then please apply for the role or feel free to reach out to find out more.