Senior Legal Project Manager: Strategic Delivery & Leadership

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 151,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 20 days

Parental leave

10 paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager to lead complex, multi-matter portfolios, oversee governance, budgeting, and resource allocation, and act as a trusted adviser to partners, clients, and business professionals. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and scalable workflows across high-profile engagements.

The Senior LPM will mentor colleagues, drive efficiency, and participate in advancing legal service delivery with autonomy and strategic insight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading complex, high-visibility projects in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis experience.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex legal project management initiatives and matter portfolios with governance, budgeting, and risk management.
• Serve as trusted adviser to attorneys, clients, and business professionals to drive alignment and efficient delivery.
• Develop scalable methodologies, workflows, and best practices for improved profitability and client value.

Skills

Legal project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D.

MBA

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Excel

SQL

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager to lead complex, multi-matter portfolios, oversee governance, budgeting, and resource allocation, and act as a trusted adviser to partners, clients, and business professionals. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and scalable workflows across high-profile engagements.

The Senior LPM will mentor colleagues, drive efficiency, and participate in advancing legal service delivery with autonomy and strategic insight.