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About the Role

We are seeking a Legal Project Manager to join our Legal Project Management team in London. This fee-earning role will partner with fee earners and clients to drive the successful delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder matters, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. You will lead the project management approach across the matter lifecycle, identifying opportunities for improvement through innovative ways of working and technology-enabled solutions, including AI.

Responsibilities

Own the project management approach across assigned matters, from scoping and planning through to delivery, review and lessons learned.
Define and manage scope, assumptions, deliverables, milestones, governance and reporting frameworks with matter teams and clients.
Monitor matter financial performance, including WIP, budgets, forecasts and profitability, translating financial data into meaningful commercial insight for matter teams.
Manage risks, issues, dependencies and scope changes, ensuring stakeholders understand impacts on delivery, timelines and cost.
Coordinate matter resourcing requirements and delivery plans across teams, jurisdictions and workstreams.
Maintain clear, timely and practical communication with clients, partners and matter teams throughout the matter lifecycle.
Build strong relationships with partners, associates and clients, acting as a trusted adviser on project management and delivery best practice.
Coach and support fee earners in the application of project management principles, tools and methodologies.
Identify opportunities to improve matter delivery, efficiency and client outcomes through continuous improvement, innovation and the effective use of technology.
Support the implementation and adoption of technology-enabled delivery solutions, including workflow automation, data visualisation tools and AI-supported processes where appropriate.
Facilitate matter reviews and lessons learned, driving improvements in delivery quality, efficiency and client service.
Collaborate with Finance, Marketing & Business Development and the wider Legal Operations team to support client opportunities and enhance the value delivered by the Legal Project Management function.

Requirements

Experience project managing client-facing, complex matters in a professional services firm, leading international law firm or in-house legal function.
Strong commercial awareness, including financial literacy and the ability to interpret WIP, budgets, forecasts and performance metrics.
Excellent client-facing, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence Partners, Associates and clients.
Agile and adaptable, with the ability to prioritise effectively, deal with ambiguity and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Able to think outside the box, challenge assumptions constructively and identify practical ways to improve delivery, efficiency and client outcomes.
Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to produce concise, timely and engaging management information.
Consulting, coaching and advisory skills, including the ability to empathise with fee earners while giving clear project management advice.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Competent with Microsoft Office software and interested in new and developing technology, including automation, dashboards and AI-enabled delivery.
Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
Encouraged to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement.

Skills

Project management
Financial management
Stakeholder communication
Risk management
Continuous improvement
Technology solutions implementation
AI application
Agility
Commercial thinking
Problem-solving
Microsoft Office software
Automation
Dashboards
AI-enabled delivery

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Level 4

Benefits

Bonuses dependant on role/level
Private medical insurance
Pension contribution
Global skills academy providing learning opportunities
Range of social and sports committees
Summer and winter parties
Monthly get togethers
Range of diversity networks
Support for the art community

About the Company

Simmons & Simmons has a collaborative, open, and non-hierarchical culture where everyone is treated with respect and dignity, and the wellbeing of people is paramount.
The firm partners with leading organisations on inspirational projects.
Everyone’s voice is heard, and employees are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas.
Innovative learning and development opportunities are provided.
Ranked as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
Features artwork collections, including pieces by Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin in the London office.
Has a long-standing history in supporting the art community, especially up-and-coming artists.
Introduced a Strategic Advisory Council composed of associates and business services professionals to propose strategic initiatives.
In-house generative AI tool, Percy, won an award for ‘Innovation in Automation and AI Tools’ at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards.
Commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across construction, employment, and intellectual property categories.

Equal Opportunity

Committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities.
Upholds equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity.
Ensures fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
Accommodates requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible.
Makes roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities and offers reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Encourages applications from individuals who may not meet every single requirement but are passionate and eager to learn.