Senior Legal Project Manager
Edinburgh (hybrid working available)
£70,000 - £75,000 + excellent company benefits
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of complex legal matters across the firm. This is a highly visible position, partnering closely with partners, matter teams and clients to drive disciplined execution, cost transparency and consistently high-quality outcomes.
In addition to leading major matters, you will act as a senior leader within the Legal Project Management function — mentoring colleagues, shaping strategy, and helping to expand the impact of LPM across the business.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Legal Project Manager
· Leading complex legal matters end-to-end – Owns matter delivery across the full lifecycle, ensuring robust planning, effective resourcing, cost control and high-quality execution.
· Providing leadership within the LPM function – Mentors and develops Legal Project Managers, setting standards for best practice and supporting capability growth across the team.
· Supporting LPM strategy and growth – Partners with the LPM on strategic planning, service positioning and the continued expansion of Legal Project Management across the firm.
· Driving continuous improvement – Embeds best-practice methodologies, identifies opportunities to improve matter delivery, and champions consistent, scalable ways of working.
· Partnering on innovation and legal technology – Works closely with Innovation and Legal Technology teams to integrate tools that enhance transparency, efficiency and the client experience.
· Client-facing engagement and pitching – Contributes to pitch materials and represents the LPM function in client discussions, demonstrating value and supporting business development efforts.
· Trusted advisor to lawyers and stakeholders – Provides guidance on LPM methodologies, tools, reporting and risk management, helping teams navigate complexity with confidence.
· Risk and communication management – Anticipates and mitigates risks, maintaining clear, consistent communication across all stakeholders throughout the matter lifecycle.
· Building LPM capability across the firm – Develops and delivers training to upskill lawyers in structured, effective matter management and promote adoption of LPM principles.
Skills & Attributes of the Senior Legal Project Manager
· Proven LPM experience – Significant experience as a Legal Project Manager supporting partners, clients and complex matter teams within a law firm environment.
· Strong people leadership skills – Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and influence others, with a collaborative and confident leadership style.
· Deep knowledge of legal delivery – Strong understanding of legal processes, law firm operations and the commercial drivers behind matter delivery.
· Legal technology awareness – Up-to-date knowledge of emerging legal tech and a practical ability to embed tools into day-to-day delivery.
· Exceptional communication and stakeholder management – Able to influence at all levels, simplify complexity and build trusted relationships with lawyers and clients.
· Commercial and client-focused mindset – Strong problem-solving, prioritisation and decision-making skills, with a clear commitment to outstanding client service.
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.
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_6049