Legal Project Manager

FROGG Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

FROGG Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Project Manager to oversee complex legal projects at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and drive timely delivery with quality and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of project management experience (law firm or professional services preferred), and familiarity with legal billing systems and PM tools. This role offers a competitive package and on-site work in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• 5+ years project management experience in professional services.
• Experience with legal billing or time-tracking systems is advantageous.
• Certifications in PMP or PRINCE2 are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor legal projects from inception to completion.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation across matters.
• Track progress and prepare status reports for management and clients.
• Coordinate between legal teams, staff, and clients for alignment.
• Implement and maintain project management systems and processes.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare project proposals, quotations, and financial reports.
• Manage vendor relationships and external service providers.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and quality standards.
• Support business development and client retention initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Law, or related field

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Monday.com

Job description

Legal Project Manager V&A Waterfront Cape Town

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for legal services delivery? Our client is seeking a strategic and organised professional who can manage complex legal projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive timely delivery whilst maintaining quality and profitability.

Salary: Competitive package, depending on experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Law, or related field
• Minimum 5 years' project management experience (law firm or professional services preferred)
• Experience with legal billing or time-tracking systems (advantageous)
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification (advantageous)
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Strong understanding of legal service delivery and billing practices
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Asana, Monday.com, or similar)
• Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis, reporting)

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor legal projects from inception to completion
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple matters
• Track progress and prepare status reports for management and clients
• Coordinate between legal teams, support staff, and clients to ensure alignment
• Implement and maintain project management systems and processes
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Prepare project proposals, quotations, and financial reports
• Manage vendor relationships and external service providers
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, quality standards, and procedures
• Support business development and client retention initiatives
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders