About this opportunity
Kay Search Group lists this Senior Manager of Legal Project Management (Global Law Firm) opportunity in white plains, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
TITLE: Senior Manager of Legal Project Management (Global Law Firm)
LOCATION: New York, NY (Hybrid)
COMP PACKAGE: Base salary up to $200k, bonus, 401(k), comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, PTO, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.
Summary for Senior Manager of Legal Project Management :
We’re seeking a Senior Manager of Legal Project Management to join a highly visible team at a globally recognized law firm. This role is ideal for a strategic and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with attorneys and firm leadership to drive successful client outcomes. You’ll oversee complex legal matters, enhance project delivery and profitability, and play a key role in building and growing the firm’s Legal Project Management function
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Responsibilities for Senior Manager of Legal Project Management
Lead the planning, execution, and management of complex legal matters by developing project plans, budgets, timelines, and communication strategies
Partner with attorneys and clients to define matter scope, objectives, staffing needs, and key milestones while ensuring successful project delivery
Manage budgets, legal spend tracking, alternative fee arrangements, and profitability analysis in collaboration with pricing and finance teams
Monitor matter progress, identify risks or bottlenecks, and implement solutions to keep projects on schedule and aligned with client expectations
Supervise, mentor, and develop Legal Project Managers through coaching, performance management, workload balancing, and professional development
Create and enhance project management templates, playbooks, workflows, and best practices to improve efficiency and consistency across the firm
Support the evaluation and implementation of legal technology solutions while providing training and change management initiatives for attorneys and staff
Qualifications for Senior Manager of Legal Project Management
Bachelor’s degree required; JD or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred
Minimum o f 6+ years of legal project management, legal operations, or practice management experience within a law firm environment
Prior experience managing or mentoring a team, including performance management and professional development responsibilities
Demonstrated experience managing legal budgets, alternative fee arrangements (AFAs), financial reporting, and profitability analysis
Strong knowledge of legal project management methodologies and experience handling complex, high-value matters
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal technology platforms, matter management systems, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is preferred
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and build trusted relationships across all levels of the firm
Who can apply
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