Senior Legal Project Manager

£80,000 – £100,000 + benefits
Top 10 Global Law Firms

As one of the top 10 global law firms, this forward-thinking organisation boasts an international presence across Europe, USA, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. Supporting an enviable portfolio of clients including multinational corporates, financial institutions and sovereign entities, the firm is currently seeking an experienced Senior Legal Project Manager to drive a growing LPM capability. Working closely with partners and fee earners to provide outstanding support for client engagements, assist with managing matters and deliver methodology efficiencies, your brief includes:

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Legal Project Manager:

• Assisting in developing scope, budgets, process maps & work plans for legal matters
• Developing specific client matter project & portfolio documentation including reviewing & consolidating financial reporting & project metrics
• Monitoring & tracking legal team activities to provide on-going updates & ensure that legal mandates meet internal standards & client expectations
• Identifying, managing & mitigating risks on legal matters
• Liaising with clients, lawyers, pricing & business professionals
• Managing & supporting the wider LPM team, including coaching & mentoring junior team members

As a PRINCE2, APM or Six Sigma certified Project Manager, with a minimum of 3 years legal project management experience gained within a Legal or Professional Services firm, you will demonstrate strong Excel skills and ideally exposure to PowerBI and/or SharePoint. The role demands outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to influence senior stakeholders and the gravitas to implement improved working practices. The firm offers excellent ongoing career development as the department grows, along within a flexible work from home policy.

APPLICATIONS ONLY 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 Accounting & Finance; Commercial Management; Senior Management & Executive; Business Transformation & Change; Project Management & PMO; Legal; Strategy; Business Development & CRM; HR & Recruitment; Marketing; Procurement; Information Technology.

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