Senior Analyst, Legal Project Management

Ryder Reid; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Analyst in Legal Project Management to enhance client service and support legal teams in London. This role focuses on driving operational efficiency, coordinating resources, and delivering high-value matters. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and three years of experience in matter management within a law firm. Apply today to join a world-class team and take your career to the next level. Competitive salary plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in matter management within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of legal processes and client service expectations.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support matter planning, timelines, and deliverables.
• Analyse and interpret matter data; prepare reports and dashboards.
• Assist with financial oversight, including budgets and cost optimisation.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth matter progress.
• Monitor risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel skills

Project management methodologies

Job description

Senior Analyst

Legal Project Management

Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are working with a leading global law firm that is seeking a Senior Analyst, Legal Project Management to join its London office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in enhancing client service delivery, driving operational efficiency, and supporting legal teams on high-value matters.

This role is perfect for someone with strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for optimising legal service delivery. You will be instrumental in coordinating resources, tracking timelines, and ensuring matters are delivered on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Support matter planning, timelines, and deliverables.
• Analyse and interpret matter data; prepare reports and dashboards.
• Assist with financial oversight, including budgets and cost optimisation.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth matter progress.
• Monitor risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Prepare updates, performance metrics, and post-matter analyses.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Finance, BD, and Technology.
• Support training initiatives and maintain templates and best practices.

About You

• Resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and financial modelling.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools is a plus.
• Minimum of three years experience in matter management within a law firm, with a solid understanding of legal processes and client service expectations.

Interested?
Apply today to join a world-class team and take your career to the next level. For a confidential discussion, email on

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.