Legal Project Manager - UK/Scotland/London
A leading law firm is looking to hire a client facing legal project manager. Based in the newly created solutions function, the main purpose of this role will be to work closely with Partners, matter teams and clients to oversee and coordinate the delivery of legal work to solve client's complex legal challenges. You will also support the development of client facing products or services, particularly AI enabled, enhancing the overall client experience.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the full lifecycle of matters to define scope, design governance structures, build and set up budgets, conduct planning and monitor progress and financials.
2. Analysing planned vs actual performance at a profitability and margin level and identifying opportunities for improvements.
3. Understanding process, technology, people, and data trends and identifying and implementing improvements into working practices.
4. Contributing to the continuous development and improvement of LPM methodologies and processes; Building significant working relationships with stakeholders and identifying opportunities to grow LPM within the Firm.
5. Providing matter teams with LPM knowledge and support with tools, templates, and legal tech systems.
6. Collaborating with other departments involved in the delivery process; notably Business Development, Inno...