Legal Project Manager (Disputes)

Job DescriptionAbout Artemis Legal RecruitmentWe recruit legal professionals for leading international law firms, from associate to partner. We also specialise in niche legal operations roles such as:Digital Transformation & GenAILegal Automation & TechnologyLegal Project ManagementPractice ManagementPricingThe ClientA major international law firm with a large and well established London office, with market leading practices in areas such as Corporate, Disputes, Real Estate, Banking & Finance in addition to niche specialist practices.This role is within a well established LPM and Pricing function and this firm has been one of those that has pioneered the use of legal operations expertise. The RoleAn LPM is assigned to particular disputes in this firm once they hit a certain degree of complexity or value. The LPM is responsible for;Project Management: Developing timelines, managing budgets, and tracking progress.Client Communication: Acting as a key point of contact alongside the matter partner or senior associate. Ensuring that clients are updated and their expectations are managed with regards to timelines and billing.Team Coordination: Ensuring that the matter is resourced with the right level of associates across the department and potentially across the international network. Financial Oversight: Ensuring that the matter is running to agreed levels of profitability.Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.Experience RequiredAt least four years experience working in an LPM function, preferably a law firm or strong matter management experience gained as an associateStrong analytical and critical thinking skills, to facilitate data analysis and the ability to present this is a useable format to partners and other colleaguesStrong commercial acumen and high level of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to create strong working relationships with clients and colleaguesExcellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Created: 2025-06-18