Senior Legal Project Manager (LPM)

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager to join its highly regarded Litigation, Arbitration & Employment team in London. This is a strategic and commercially focused role, partnering directly with senior lawyers and partners to drive excellence in legal service delivery across complex, high-value matters.

This is far more than traditional project management.

You'll be at the heart of matter strategy, helping teams improve efficiency, profitability, client experience and innovation, while influencing how legal services are delivered in a rapidly evolving market.

What you'll be doing:

▪ Partnering with lawyers and partners on complex disputes and employment matters

▪ Leading matter planning, budgeting, resource management and delivery

▪ Driving process improvement, innovation and legal technology adoption

▪ Supporting pricing strategies and financial performance

▪ Providing coaching, training and best-practice guidance across the business

▪ Collaborating with Finance, Pricing, Technology, Knowledge and BD teams

▪ Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels

What we're looking for:

Proven Legal Project Management or Legal Operations experience

Strong commercial and financial acumen

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

Experience delivering change and improving service delivery

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Experience within a law firm or professional services environment

Why consider this opportunity

• Join a globally recognised law firm at the forefront of legal innovation

• Work alongside leading partners on complex international matters

• Shape the future of legal service delivery

• Hybrid working environment

• Outstanding career development opportunities

If you're interested in discussing this opportunity confidentially, or know someone who would be a strong fit, please get in touch.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-06-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English