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About the Role

The Legal Project Manager will support the delivery of high-value and complex legal matters by improving matter planning, financial management, resource coordination, reporting, and client service. This role will support London-led and cross-border matters, managing timelines, budgets, scope, risks, and stakeholder expectations while driving operational efficiency and consistent legal project management practices.

Responsibilities

Support partners and matter teams in client-facing matter management, including preparing and coordinating status updates, budget reports, timelines, action trackers, and portfolio-level insights.
Apply firm-approved AI and generative AI tools to matter management workflows for improved speed and consistency.
Support legal teams in the practical use of matter management and AI-enabled tools, including onboarding, workflow design, and identifying value-add.
Develop and implement detailed matter plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless matter progress and effective communication.
Manage resources, balancing workloads and availability, to optimize matter delivery.
Identify and assess potential risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
Track, analyze, and report matter budgets, costs, and resource utilization.
Prepare regular matter updates, performance metrics, and post-matter analyses.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and implement best practices.
Work closely with various internal departments to ensure effective coordination and alignment on matter requirements, resources, and objectives.

Requirements

Familiarity with AI tools and legal technology, with the ability to apply firm-approved tools responsibly.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with experience managing relationships and expectations with various stakeholders, including the ability to influence high-value stakeholders.
Advanced Excel skills with a proven ability to analyze data, create financial models, and produce insightful reports.
Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana) is a plus.
A minimum of 5 years in matter management within a law firm, with a strong understanding of legal processes, fee structures, and client service expectations.
Consideration for employment of Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Skills

AI & Technology
Resilience
Stakeholder Management & Influence
Excel Proficiency
Project Management Skills

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of 5 years

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.
The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Equal Opportunity

Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities.
We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.
The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.