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Legal Project Manager

DLA Piper · Sydney, New South Wales, AU

We are seeking a Legal Project Manager to join our established and growing international Legal Project Management (LPM) team, part of the wider Law & team. T...

Job description

We are seeking a Legal Project Manager to join our established and growing international Legal Project Management (LPM) team, part of the wider Law & team. This is a client‑facing role that acts as a key business partner between our legal teams, service delivery functions and clients. Working alongside lead Partners, you will support the delivery of complex legal matters through effective project management, driving efficiency, innovation, and best practice in matter management. With process improvement and smarter ways of working at the heart of the firm’s strategy, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team delivering meaningful change. Collaborating closely with Partners and their teams daily, to ensure matters are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standard of client service. Main duties and responsibilities: - Deliver Legal Project Management support across APAC as required - Partner with lead Partners and legal teams to manage end‑to‑end matter delivery - Define scope, timelines, budgets and governance from matter inception - Coordinate resourcing, pricing, planning, fee tracking and reporting - Monitor financial and project progress, managing risks...