Legal Project Manager Birmingham or Manchester (with hybrid working available)£55,000 - £63,000 + benefits
The CompanyThis global multinational Legal Professional Services group, operating within the UK, Europe, US and Asia, is one of the largest firms in the world. With a reputation for delivering outstanding services and innovative product solutions, the business has established a track record for completing international assignments on behalf of a worldwide blue-chip client base. The development of a dedicated Legal Project Management team supporting key business stakeholders, has created a high-profile opportunity for a Legal Project Manager. You will aid the development and assist the team to drive forward the LPM offering to the business as demand increases.
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Project Manager
1. Working alongside lawyers to provide project management support on large and complex matters
2. Developing matter plans, budgets, workflows, timelines, defining scope, assumptions and prices
3. Proactively managing changes in scope, identifying risks and developing contingencies
4. Working with the Finance team to produce financial progress reports; analysing work in progress across multiple work streams; identifying out of scope actions; preparing revised scopes as necessary
5. Preparing detailed and accurate fee reports
6. Driving forward spe...