Senior Legal Project Manager
London, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Milton Keynes (Hybrid – 2–3 days/month on-site) Up to £85K + strong benefits | Full-time, permanent
My client, a global law firm, is recruiting for a Senior Legal Project Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. 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
Their Legal Project Management function sits within
Solutions,
alongside Innovation & AI, eDisclosure, and Legal Delivery. It's a collaborative, forward-thinking environment reshaping how legal services are delivered across multiple regions.
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
* Bonus: experience in litigation, eDisclosure or transformation projects
Hybrid Working
Only
2–3 days per month
required in office, with flexibility to work from any of the firm's UK hubs.
If you're a senior LPM who wants autonomy, impact and room to grow, this role offers the scale of a global firm with the maturity of a forward-thinking team.