Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Legal Industry
Location: London - Hybrid working
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About Us:
My client are a leading player in the legal sector, committed to innovation, excellence, and transformation across all aspects of business. As they continue to evolve, I am looking for a highly skilled Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in the legal industry to lead and deliver key transformation initiatives.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with a proven track record in managing large-scale projects within the legal industry. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in driving transformation programs, including process optimization, digital transformation, AI, Tech or operational improvements. This is a critical role that requires both strategic oversight and hands-on project delivery, ensuring that initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex transformation projects, including digital transformation, process improvement, and change management initiatives within the legal sector.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders across legal, operations, IT, and finance to define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Manage cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and to drive successful project outcomes.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
- Track project performance, providing regular updates to senior leadership and ensuring milestones are achieved within agreed-upon parameters.
- Identify potential risks and challenges, developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on course.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, helping to embed new ways of working across the organization.
- Ensure post-implementation reviews are conducted, capturing lessons learned and embedding improvements into future projects.
Key Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, specifically within the legal industry or professional services.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading and delivering end-to-end transformation initiatives, including digital, operational, and process-driven change projects.
- Strong understanding of legal processes, regulations, and industry-specific challenges.
- Proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering results on time and within budget.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
- Strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred but not required.
What We Offer:
- £70,000 - £80,0000 salary
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health and pension plans.
- Opportunities to lead high-impact projects that transform the legal landscape.
- Collaborative, forward-thinking work environment.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Dpreston@morganmckinley. In your cover letter, please outline your experience with legal industry projects and your involvement in driving transformation initiatives.
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
Morgan McKinley encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities in the UK. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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