London
£60,000 - £75,000 + Bonus & benefits
This independent, internationally recognised law firm is known for its entrepreneurial culture, high-profile disputes work, and advisory expertise across a wide range of commercial and private client matters. With a strong focus on innovation, the firm invests heavily in technology, data-driven solutions, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance the way legal services are delivered.
As the firm continues to expand its Legal Project Management capability, they are seeking a Legal Project Manager to help shape and grow the service offering, working closely with legal teams, clients and cross-functional specialists.
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Project Manager
- Support lawyers with matter planning, scoping and budgeting
- Build and manage budgets, monitor scope and ensure accurate time recording
- Develop and maintain project plans, coordinate workstreams and track deadlines
- Provide financial and progress updates to internal teams and clients
- Facilitate meetings, manage actions and maintain communication across stakeholders
- Identify risks and escalate issues promptly
- Work closely with Legal Operations, Legal Tech, Finance and other specialist teams
- Liaise with clients, external counsel and third-party providers where required
- Contribute to developing LPM best practice, templates and service models
Skills & Attributes of the Legal Project Manager
- 2+ years’ experience in Legal Project Management
- Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2/APM) desirable
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Confident using legal technology and matter management tools
- Proactive, collaborative and able to work independently
- Strong analytical skills and good working knowledge of Excel
- Legal or professional services experience is advantageous
Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.
Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include: Legal Operations (Legal Tech and Legal Project Management, LPM, Operations Project Managers, Change, Innovation and Process Improvement); Accounting & Finance (Part and fully qualified Accountants); Pricing & Strategy; Pfi/PPP & FM.
Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.
Ref: BHJOB3543_6035