Senior Legal Project Manager | Delivery & Strategy

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

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.