Senior Legal Project Manager

Job description

Senior Legal Project Manager, DCO 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Any UK Office: The Opportunity: We’re looking for a Senior Legal Project Manager (DCO) to join our Legal Project Management (LPM) team, working closely with our market‑leading Infrastructure Planning practice on complex Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). This role focuses on the end‑to‑end project management of the Development Consent Order (DCO) lifecycle, from pre‑application through examination and, where required, post‑examination activity. You’ll play a critical role in guiding clients and internal teams through the Planning Act 2008 regime, ensuring delivery is structured, compliant and well‑governed throughout. As part of Pinsent Masons Vario, our LPM team partners with legal teams and clients to deliver strategically important, high‑value projects to target margins, while improving efficiency, quality and client experience. The team also supports Vario’s wider mission to deliver commercially and legally sustainable solutions that promote flexible and inclusive ways of working. Please note, this is a 12 month fixed term contract with potential to becoming permanent in the future. What You’ll...