Project Manager, Legal Operations

Job Requisition ID #

25WD90874

Role Overview
Were seeking an organized, process-oriented, and adaptable Project Manager to join our Legal Operations team for a role that combines project management, technology implementation, AI adoption, people management, and data-driven process improvement. You will own and execute critical projects - from managing key tools and delegating responsibilities to leading strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, automation, and scalability across Legal.

In this role, you will partner with our in-house legal team and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize processes, implement innovative tools, and deliver impactful solutions that drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

• Manage medium to large-scale legal operations projects from scoping through deliv ery , lever aging strong project management skills and tools

• Develop and maintain project plans, roadmap milestones , track decisions and deliverables, identify risks, and ensure alignment with business objectives

• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, managing engagement and communications throughout project lifecycles

• Document lessons learned, best practices, and ensure effective knowledge transfer after launch

Technology & Workflow Management

• Serve as a subject matter expert for project management tools and key legal technology platforms

• Leverage generative AI platforms ( e.g. similar to Harvey .AI, CoCounsel , GC.AI, ChatGPT, Ironclad AI , etc. ) and proprietary, in-house AI agents

• Administer systems, troubleshoot issues, and manage intake of requests from Legal

• Collaborate with Legal stakeholders to gather requirements, test enhancements, and implement updates or mig rations

• Identify opportunities to improve processes , capture metrics, or add value through innovative creativity

• Help prioritize tasks and a nalyze complex data sets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with legal ops, attorneys, finance, support teams, and business stakeholders to streamline workflows

• Support change management efforts to drive adoption of new processes and tools

• Contribute to continuous improvement through process mapping and reengineering techniques

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, operations, business development , consulting, or related field

• Proven experience managing projects from start to finish . Bonus: g rasp of basic project management methodologies ( i.e. Agile , Scrum ) or PMP, CSM or equivalent project management certification

• Interest in working with an in-house legal team or legal-adjacent stakeholders

• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities asynchronously

• Ability to travel 1 3 times per year

• Proficiency with project management software , s uch as A irtable , Jira, Asana, Notion, or simi lar

• Experience using common tech software, such as Confl uence, Slack, Zoom, Miro, Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint , etc.)

• Aptitude for quickly learning new tech platforms . Bonus : familiarity with legal ops software (Ironclad, Legal Tracker, Conga, Harvey.AI, GC.AI, IVO)

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and some experience or i nterest in people management

• 4-year degree (BS, BA) from an accredited institution , or equivalent experience

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