Senior Legal Project Manager - Disputes & Litigation

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 completionDevelop project plans, workstream trackers and governance structures to ensure matters are delivered on time and within budgetWork with legal teams to develop matter budgets and monitor financial performanceProduce regular fee reporting and financial analysis for partners and clientsProvide guidance on eDiscovery strategy and workflows, including data collection, review and production processesAct as a key liaison between legal teams and external eDiscovery providersFacilitate matter progress meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholdersCollaborate with Legal Technology, Finance and Pricing teams to improve delivery processesContribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of LPM best practices

Experience Required

Proven experience in Legal Project Management within a law firm environmentStrong experience supporting litigation or dispute resolution mattersGood working knowledge of eDiscovery processes and best practiceExperience with Relativity or similar eDiscovery platformsRecognised Project Management or Legal Project Management qualificationStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsExcellent organisational and analytical skills

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working modelLondon-based role with flexibility depending on business need.

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