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I'm recruiting for a Senior Project Manager with legal experience to support on a specific portfolio of projects around litigation and liability.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full life cycle of legal projects, optimising efficiency, and supporting client engagement. You'll work alongside partners, fee earners and support teams to implement project management principles and drive continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end planning and management of legal projects
Define project scope, deliverables, deadlines, and budgets
Track progress and produce regular internal/client-facing reports
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Optimise processes to improve profitability and client service
Work with stakeholders to support pricing, resource allocation and matter management
Promote best practice and the use of legal technology
Candidate Requirements
Experience in legal project management or within a professional services environment
Strong understanding of legal processes and matter management
Ideally holds project management qualifications (e.g., Prince2, PMP, Agile, LPM certification)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised, analytical and commercially aware
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office
Why Apply?
Competitive salary with bonus structure
Hybrid working and flexible working hours
Excellent professional development opportunities
Inclusive and supportive working culture
Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.
Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.
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