As a Senior Legal Project Manager at WBD Advance, you will steer complex legal programmes from scoping to operational delivery, partnering with lawyers, technologists and stakeholders. You’ll shape scalable delivery models, governance and reporting to improve client experience and efficiency. The role sits within a cross-functional team delivering high-stakes matters and client initiatives. This is a chance to drive transformation in legal service delivery within a collaborative, inclusive culture.
Pay / Benefits
hybrid working
flexible working
health and wellbeing resources
DEI initiatives
inclusive culture
office-based collaboration about 1–2 days per week
Responsibilities
Lead planning, governance and delivery of complex legal matters, programmes and strategic initiatives
Collaborate with partners, lawyers and clients to define scope, objectives and success measures
Manage risks, issues, dependencies, budgets and resources to secure outcomes
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across legal, operational and technology workstreams
Develop reporting and management information to provide clear progress visibility
Support implementation, mobilisation and transition of new client services
Design and embed scalable delivery models and efficient ways of working
Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, quality and client experience
Support business development and demonstrate value of Legal Project Management
Coach and mentor junior members of the Legal Project Management team
Key requirements
Significant project or programme management experience in legal services or similarly complex environments
Experience delivering large, multi-stakeholder projects and programmes
Experience implementing new services, processes or change initiatives
Experience transitioning projects into operational or BAU delivery
Strong stakeholder management with senior leaders, lawyers and clients
Structured, pragmatic planning, governance, risk management and problem-solving
Strong commercial awareness and focus on client outcomes
Excellent communication, organisation and influencing skills
Recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent experience
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