Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As a Legal Project Manager at Linklaters, you will act as a trusted advisor to the Litigation, Arbitration and Investigation (LAI) group, guiding clients and the practice on the effective application of legal project management (LPM) support across complex matters. You will utilise LPM tools, techniques, and processes to support the practice and clients in managing and delivering large, complex client engagements. Your key responsibilities include building strong relationships with key practice stakeholders to drive adoption of LPM services, advising matter teams on maximising efficiency gains, and applying LPM principles aligned with the four service pillars: Project Management, Product Management, Advisory, and Client Secondments. You will identify opportunities to develop or use AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and add value, contribute to revenue generation through effective LPM implementation, and communicate directly with practice teams and external client stakeholders to provide clarity on project progress and expectations. Additionally, you will deliver timely performance reports, review ongoing matters to identify delivery improvements, provide recommendations on process enhancements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements in legal project management and service delivery. This role offers a varied portfolio of responsibilities and projects, providing the opportunity to influence key outcomes and develop your career within a supportive and respected team environment.

About Linklaters
Linklaters is a global law firm operating in 20 countries with 30 offices worldwide. The firm values exceptional people who thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment. Linklaters fosters a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. The firm is committed to corporate social responsibility, talent development, agile working solutions, and the health and wellbeing of its people. Joining Linklaters means being part of a high-performing global community dedicated to delivering outstanding client service and operational excellence.

Experience
Proven experience managing legal projects, including oversight of paralegals and junior lawyers, preferably within a global professional services or legal firm. Demonstrated track record of meeting targets and key performance indicators. Strong understanding of resource management, including allocation of personnel based on expertise, availability, and client needs. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across legal, client, and business teams.

About you
Commercially astute and solutions-focused individual committed to helping legal teams succeed. Strong collaborator who thrives in a high-performing, inclusive environment. Able to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders and drive continuous improvements in project delivery.

Qualifications
Project Management qualification preferred.