Senior Legal Project Manager

Harcourt Matthews

London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Harcourt Matthews is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager to join a top-tier international law firm in London. The role involves managing complex real estate transactions, collaborating with partners and clients, and ensuring projects run smoothly and efficiently. Ideal candidates will have a background in legal project management or real estate and possess exceptional communication skills to influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

Experience in legal project management or complex transactional coordination required.
Knowledge of the real estate lifecycle from a legal context preferred.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end transaction delivery for complex real estate mandates.
Support client-facing delivery with timelines and progress tracking.
Collaborate across teams to align resources and priorities.

Skills

Legal project management

Transactional coordination

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Confidence with project tools

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Senior Legal Project Manager

London

A Senior Legal Project Manager opportunity is now available at a top-tier international law firm renowned for its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and delivering practical legal solutions across a global network. With a forward-thinking approach and a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients, this firm offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where careers can flourish.

We are currently seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager to join an esteemed Real Estate Practice Group. This is an exceptional opportunity for either:

A Legal Project Manager ready to step up into a more senior, strategic role with more autonomy and visibility; or
A real estate professional who thrives in managing timelines, stakeholders, and commercial outcomes—and is looking to pivot into a dedicated project management role within the legal sector.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Legal Project Manager

Working closely with partners, lawyers, and clients, you will be instrumental in driving the planning, execution, and delivery of complex real estate transactions. This role goes beyond checklists—you’ll be a trusted advisor who ensures large-scale deals run smoothly, on time, and on budget.

Managing end-to-end transaction delivery for complex real estate mandates
Supporting client-facing delivery with clear communication, timelines, and progress tracking
Collaborating across legal and business teams to ensure alignment of resources and priorities
Leading project scoping, planning, risk management, and reporting
Contributing to client relationship development through service excellence and continuous improvement
Supporting fee earners with best practice processes and legal tech adoption

Skills & Attributes of the Senior Legal Project Manager

Experience in legal project management or complex transactional coordination
Knowledge of the real estate lifecycle, ideally from within a legal context
Commercial awareness and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Confidence with project tools, process frameworks, and reporting metrics
Line management experience would be valuable

Why This Role?

Progression: For LPMs—this is a step into a more senior role with greater impact and client exposure.
Career Pivot: For real estate professionals—this is a rare pathway into legal project management without having to start from scratch.
Firm Culture: This firm is widely recognised for its progressive culture, commitment to wellbeing, and long-term career development.
Variety & Impact: Join a firm where project management is valued and embedded, with a diverse caseload and direct access to major clients.

Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.

Ref: BHJOB3543_5993

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