Corporate Legal Project Manager

We are currently partnering with a top-tier law firm to support them in hiring an experienced Legal Project Manager for their growing global Corporate practice group. They seek a skilled LPM or corporate specialist interested in making a career move into LPM. You will provide expert knowledge of corporate specialties such as Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Venture Capital and will be offered the opportunity to develop or upskill in project delivery / methodologies.

This is a London based role with hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

• To lead the legal teams through the LPM process including scoping, planning, budgeting, executing and controlling the work, cost and resources on a matter.
• Identify improvements to the LPM processes and support the change management of implementing these LPM processes.
• Identify and evaluate risks within each engagement and communicate appropriately to the partner.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must have specialist knowledge of corporate law specialisms such as M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Restructuring, Corporate Governance
• Must have project management experience working in a law firm, in-house legal function or professional services environment
• Strong project management and leadership skills, including experience in leading complex multi-jurisdictional projects and implementing change in a global organisation is advantageous
• Exceptional stakeholder and change management experience is essential