Senior Legal Project Manager - Strategic Portfolio Delivery

Perkins Coie LLP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager to guide end-to-end delivery of complex legal engagements across multiple portfolios. You will establish governance, align stakeholders, and provide strategic oversight to improve efficiency, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partners, senior lawyers, clients, and business professionals, with a focus on scalable processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• Five+ years leading complex, high-visibility legal projects.
• Expert budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex legal PM initiatives across matter portfolios.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop scalable methodologies and best practices.

Education

PMP certification

J.D.

MBA

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager to guide end-to-end delivery of complex legal engagements across multiple portfolios. You will establish governance, align stakeholders, and provide strategic oversight to improve efficiency, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partners, senior lawyers, clients, and business professionals, with a focus on scalable processes and best practices.