Legal Project Manager

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 9th April 2025

Blue Legal is partnering with a leading law firm who are recruiting for a Legal Project Manager to join their London office. The successful candidate will need to comprehend the firm's business objectives and assist lawyers in delivering legal services efficiently while providing value to clients.

The Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with legal teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables that align with the Firm's and clients' business needs.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and management tools, including risk management and communication strategies.
• Manage significant client matters by coordinating resources such as legal professionals, project managers, and technology.
• Analyse financial data to create reports and monitor project progress against budgets, communicating updates to attorneys and clients.
• Proactively manage project changes, risks, and resources while ensuring effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Conduct training on project management and partner with various internal teams to enhance efficiency and drive program success.

The Candidate:

• 2+ years of experience in the legal industry and a minimum of five years in the finance industry.
• Willingness to pursue certification in project management or legal project management.
• Educational qualifications include an undergraduate or MBA degree in finance, management, or a related field, or a Juris Doctor, or equivalent work experience.