Legal Project Lead: Cross‑Team Delivery & Client Focus

Optimized People; Sandton; In loco; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Optimized People seeks a Legal Project Manager to coordinate cross‑practice legal projects, ensuring timelines are met and outputs meet high standards. You will work with lawyers, clients, and support teams to plan, monitor budgets, and manage risks.

The role requires strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, plus proficiency with MS Office and legal PM tools, in a fast-paced environment in Sandton.

Competenze

• LLB or equivalent law degree required.
• 3–5 years legal project management experience.
• Certification PMP or PRINCE2 desirable.
• Strong organizational and deadline-driven work style.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal project management tools and MS Office.

Mansioni

• Coordinate legal projects across practice areas with timelines and deliverables.
• Serve as key liaison for clients and internal teams to facilitate smooth communication.
• Develop detailed project plans including resources, risks, and contingencies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including status reports and budgets.

Conoscenze

Legal background

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

LLB or equivalent

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Optimized People seeks a Legal Project Manager to coordinate cross‑practice legal projects, ensuring timelines are met and outputs meet high standards. You will work with lawyers, clients, and support teams to plan, monitor budgets, and manage risks.

The role requires strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, plus proficiency with MS Office and legal PM tools, in a fast-paced environment in Sandton.