Central London, Hybrid working available |
Manager level Salary + Excellent Benefits |
The Company hiring a Legal Project Manager
A leading international law firm with a broad global network is seeking a Legal Project Manager to join its established legal project management team in London. The firm advises major corporates, financial institutions and public bodies on high-value, complex matters, and has made efficient, client-focused delivery a central part of its long-term strategy. The role offers direct exposure to significant mandates, a collaborative international community of delivery specialists and genuine investment in professional development.
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Project Manager
- Shape matter plans and budgets – Prepare scope, staffing and fee proposals at the outset of major matters and track delivery against them throughout.
- Drive day-to-day matter delivery – Coordinate workstreams, timetables, actions and progress reporting across several concurrent deal and disputes teams.
- Manage risk and financial performance – Anticipate risks such as competing deadlines or capability gaps, monitor spend and manage scope changes to protect profitability.
- Partner with lawyers and clients – Act as a trusted adviser to partners and clients, presenting delivery approaches clearly, facilitating workshops and supporting pitches.
- Champion technology and improvement – Promote legal technology and smarter ways of working, encouraging colleagues at every level to adopt more efficient practices.
Skills & Attributes of the Legal Project Manager
- Proven project management background – Experience delivering complex projects within professional services, a matrix organisation or a top-tier law firm.
- Influential stakeholder manager – Confident building credible relationships with senior lawyers, business leaders and clients, and persuading them to adapt.
- Commercial and analytical mindset – A logical, structured problem-solver with a firm grasp of budgets, resourcing and matter economics.
- Recognised qualification welcomed – A project management certification such as APM or PRINCE2 is desirable but not essential, with further study supported.
Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.
Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion.
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