Job Description
Senior Legal Project Manager – London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office)- Permanent – £Competitive
My client, a global law firm, is recruiting for a Senior Legal Project Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will have a Legal Project Management background and be familiar with working alongside Partners identifying areas to improve working practices. Previous experience working within Litigation and Dispute Resolution or Litigation is highly desirible.
Why this role matters
You’ll lead high-profile matters, drive smarter processes, and mentor junior LPMs. From pitch to post-deal, you’ll be involved and accountable.
What you’ll do
- Deliver complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters from end to end
- Own scoping, budgeting, risk management, and reporting
- Lead on eDiscovery strategy across the firm
- Advise fee-earners, Partners, and clients on project strategy and delivery
- Shape firmwide LPM standards and mentor junior team members
- Champion innovation and improved legal service delivery
- Work alongside legal tech and innovation teams to implement practical solutions
What you’ll bring
- Solid experience in legal project management within a global law firm or similar
- Confidence leading client-facing matters with multiple stakeholders
- Strong working knowledge of eDiscovery
- Clear understanding of budgeting, governance and delivery
- A proactive, solutions-first mindset toward process and tech
- Track record of mentoring or leading junior team members
Senior Legal Project Manager – London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office)- Permanent – £Competitive
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