Senior Legal Project Manager

Senior Legal Project Manager Litigation & Disputes

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Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager to support the delivery of complex litigation and dispute resolution matters with knowledge of Relativity/eDiscovery.
This role sits within the firms Legal Project Management function and works closely with partners, lawyers and business services teams to drive efficient delivery of high-value disputes. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Project Manager with litigation and eDiscovery expertise to work on complex, high-profile matters while helping to shape best practice in legal service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning and delivery of complex litigation matters from initiation through to completion
Develop project plans, workstream trackers and governance structures to ensure matters are delivered on time and within budget
Work with legal teams to develop matter budgets and monitor financial performance
Produce regular fee reporting and financial analysis for partners and clients
Provide guidance on eDiscovery strategy and workflows , including data collection, review and production processes
Act as a key liaison between legal teams and external eDiscovery providers
Facilitate matter progress meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders
Collaborate with Legal Technology, Finance and Pricing teams to improve delivery processes
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of LPM best practices
Experience Required
Proven experience in Legal Project Management within a law firm environment
Strong experience supporting litigation or dispute resolution matters
Good working knowledge of eDiscovery processes and best practice
Experience with Relativity or similar eDiscovery platforms
Recognised Project Management or Legal Project Management qualification
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Excellent organisational and analytical skills
Working Arrangements
Hybrid working model
London-based role with flexibility depending on business need.
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About Brimstone Consulting : We specialise in finding highly qualified staff in the following areas: Forensic Accounting & Fraud - (AML/CTF, Investigation, CFEs etc.); Legal and LegalTech (E-Discovery, Digital Forensics, EDRM); Big Data and Data Analytics- (MI/BI/CI); InfoSec and Cyber Crime; Audit; Accountancy and Finance; FinTech (Payments etc.); Risk - (Credit, Regulatory, Liquidity, Market, Analysts-SAS, SPSS etc.); Compliance/Corporate Governance; IT- (full SDLC- BAs PMs , Architects, Developers etc.);
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