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Senior Legal Project Manager at DGH Recruitment
London, 6 month contract, £750pd inside IR35
My client, a global law firm, is recruiting for a Senior Legal Project Manager to join the team for an initial 6 month contract. The successful candidate will have a Legal Project Management background and be familiar with working alongside Partners identifying areas to improve working practices.
Why this role matters
You’ll lead high-profile matters, drive smarter processes, and mentor junior LPMs. From pitch to post-deal, you’ll be involved and accountable.
What you’ll do
* Deliver complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters from end to end
* Own scoping, budgeting, risk management, and reporting
* Advise fee-earners, Partners, and clients on project strategy and delivery
* Shape firmwide LPM standards and mentor junior team members
* Help win work by identifying where LPM adds value
* Champion innovation and improved legal service delivery
* Work alongside legal tech and innovation teams to implement practical solutions
What you’ll bring
* Solid experience in legal project management within a global law firm or similar
* Confidence leading client-facing matters with multiple stakeholders
* Clear understanding of budgeting, governance and delivery
* A proactive, solutions-first mindset toward process and tech
* Track record of mentoring or leading junior team members
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Legal
* Industries
* Law Practice
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