Senior Legal Project Manager: Lead High-Impact Litigation

Akkodis; Ringway; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Senior Project Manager with legal experience to manage a portfolio of litigation projects. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing project delivery while ensuring effective client engagement. The ideal candidate has strong legal process knowledge, project management qualifications, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers competitive compensation, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus structure

Excellent professional development opportunities

Inclusive and supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Experience in legal project management or within a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of legal processes and matter management.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and management of legal projects.
• Define project scope, deliverables, deadlines, and budgets.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Legal project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Project management qualifications (e.g., Prince2, PMP, Agile)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading consultancy seeks a Senior Project Manager with legal experience to manage a portfolio of litigation projects. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing project delivery while ensuring effective client engagement. The ideal candidate has strong legal process knowledge, project management qualifications, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers competitive compensation, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.