Senior Legal Project Leader

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (20+ days)

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a Senior Legal Project Manager to lead complex matter portfolios, govern project delivery, and optimize efficiency and profitability. You will serve as a trusted adviser to partners, clients, and teams, aligning stakeholders and delivering scalable solutions.

The role requires five+ years of LPM leadership, strong budgeting/forecasting, and experience with modern PM tools. A PMP/JD/MBA combination is preferred; strong communication and mentorship are essential.

Qualifications

• Five or more years leading complex, high-visibility projects in a law firm or professional services.
• Advanced business, financial, and technical acumen including budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex legal project management initiatives, governance, budgeting, and risk management across portfolios.
• Advise attorneys, clients, and business teams to improve efficiency, quality, profitability.
• Develop scalable methodologies, workflows, and best practices for delivery.

Skills

Legal project mgmt

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Change management

Education

PMP

J.D.

MBA

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Excel

SQL

Visio

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a Senior Legal Project Manager to lead complex matter portfolios, govern project delivery, and optimize efficiency and profitability. You will serve as a trusted adviser to partners, clients, and teams, aligning stakeholders and delivering scalable solutions.

The role requires five+ years of LPM leadership, strong budgeting/forecasting, and experience with modern PM tools. A PMP/JD/MBA combination is preferred; strong communication and mentorship are essential.