Senior Legal Project Manager: Innovation & LPM Lead

Dentons Canada; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager to join our Legal Project Management team. You will report to the Head of LPM and support offices across the UK, Ireland and Middle East, delivering complex legal projects with efficiency and risk management in mind.

In this client-facing role, you will work with Partners and matter teams to lead, oversee and co-ordinate the delivery of legal work, drive continuous improvement of LPM methodologies, and align with business development and IT teams

Qualifications

• A good academic record, preferably graduate level.
• At least 6 years experience in a global law firm, or equivalent in professional services.
• Strong budgeting and numeracy skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management at all levels.
• Experience leading a team and developing juniors.
• Proficiency with MS Office and legal tech systems.

Responsibilities

• Define scope and governance for matters across the full lifecycle.
• Budget, plan, monitor progress and finances; manage risks.
• Lead and train junior LPM staff and ensure quality output.
• Engage Partners and clients; drive strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to win work and expand LPM adoption.
• Collaborate with divisions to implement technology-enabled solutions.

Skills

Legal project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

MS Office

Legal technology

Communication

Education

Graduate level degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Dentons is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager to join our Legal Project Management team. You will report to the Head of LPM and support offices across the UK, Ireland and Middle East, delivering complex legal projects with efficiency and risk management in mind.

In this client-facing role, you will work with Partners and matter teams to lead, oversee and co-ordinate the delivery of legal work, drive continuous improvement of LPM methodologies, and align with business development and IT teams