💼 Legal Projects Manager (IC5) – Meta Legal Operations (12-Month Contract)
📍 Location: London (Hybrid – Kings Cross preferred)
đź’° Rate: ÂŁ400/day (TPP) + 15% annual bonus
đź•’ Duration: 12 months (extension possible)
Meta’s Legal Operations team in EMEA is seeking a highly motivated Legal Projects Manager to support the Legal Ops Lead in driving operational excellence, panel management, and pricing strategy across the region.
This role is ideal for someone who has worked both in private practice and in-house, with hands-on experience in legal pricing, sourcing, project management, and vendor engagement.
You’ll play a key part in running law firm panel programs, negotiating fee arrangements (AFAs), and implementing data-driven process improvements that help Meta’s Legal team work more efficiently.
🔍 What You’ll Do
* Manage the law firm panel process end-to-end across EMEA.
* Conduct legal market benchmarking and lead rate negotiations.
* Develop and roll out operational processes, training materials, and reporting dashboards.
* Support legal spend management, data tracking, and leadership reporting.
* Partner with internal Legal, Finance, and Comms teams to streamline operations.
🎯 What We’re Looking For
* 5–no cap years’ experience in Legal Pricing, Sourcing, or Project Management.
* Proven private practice / law firm pricing or bidding background.
* Strong financial acumen – understanding budgeting, accruals, and forecasting.
* Skilled in Power BI, SharePoint, and Google Workspace.
* Confident communicator, able to engage with senior stakeholders and external counsel.
* A self-starter who thrives in lean, fast-paced teams.
đź’ˇ Nice to Have
* Experience in legal operations or procurement transformation.
* Familiarity with AI or legal tech tools (a plus).
đź“© Interested?
We’re moving fast! Please send your CV and contact number to [your email] today or tomorrow to be considered.