Private Equity Legal Project Manager Coordinator

Reed Smith LLP.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Transportation Benefit

Job summary

Reed Smith LLP is seeking a Project Management Coordinator to support the Global Private Equity Chair. The role focuses on operational excellence, client service, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The PM Coordinator will lead project scoping, onboarding & engagement planning, while ensuring timely delivery and budget awareness across the private equity practice. Remote collaboration with a global team is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree or related experience required.
• Experience: 3–5 years of relevant working experience, with at least 1 year on large scale projects.
• Experience with technology-enabled project management; law firm or professional services a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and organize tasks and projects, keep status updates in team tracking documents, participate in team meetings.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with priorities and deadlines.
• Draft engagement letters, including project scoping and pricing, with inputs from partners and PE Chair.
• Create matter workstreams for onboarding new clients.
• Monitor budget utilization and project progress; communicate status to stakeholders.
• Attend client and internal planning meetings and follow up on action items.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Client service

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Time management

Education

College degree or related experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Power BI

Visio

Intapp Time Entry

Job description

Reed Smith LLP is seeking a Project Management Coordinator to support the Global Private Equity Chair. The role focuses on operational excellence, client service, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The PM Coordinator will lead project scoping, onboarding & engagement planning, while ensuring timely delivery and budget awareness across the private equity practice. Remote collaboration with a global team is expected.