Senior Legal Project Manager – Litigation & Disputes
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager to support the delivery of complex litigation and dispute resolution matters with knowledge of Relativity/eDiscovery. This role sits within the firm’s Legal Project Management function and works closely with partners, lawyers and business services teams to drive efficient delivery of high-value disputes. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Project Manager with litigation and eDiscovery expertise to work on complex, high-profile matters while helping to shape best practice in legal service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and delivery of complex litigation matters from initiation through to completion
- Develop project plans, workstream trackers and governance structures to ensure matters are delivered on time and within budget
- Work with legal teams to develop matter budgets and monitor financial performance
- Produce regular fee reporting and financial analysis for partners and clients
- Provide guidance on eDiscovery strategy and workflows, including data collection, review and production processes
- Act as a key liaison between legal teams and external eDiscovery providers
- Facilitate matter progress meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders
- Collaborate with Legal Technology, Finance and Pricing teams to improve delivery processes
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of LPM best practices
Experience Required
- Proven experience in Legal Project Management within a law firm environment
- Strong experience supporting litigation or dispute resolution matters
- Good working knowledge of eDiscovery processes and best practice
- Experience with Relativity or similar eDiscovery platforms
- Recognised Project Management or Legal Project Management qualification desirable not essential
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid working model
- London-based role with flexibility depending on business need
Brimstone Consulting is an equal opportunities employer.
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