Project Manager

About the position

Project Manager within the Legal Sector- 6 month contract
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering strategic change in a fast-paced legal environment? Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to lead transformative projects that enhance operational efficiency, client service, and regulatory compliance.

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Our client is a specialised claims administration and legal technology venture dedicated to delivering high-integrity, high-efficiency solutions for mass claim distributions, particularly in complex litigation and class action environments.
Our client is  seeking a dynamic, technically adept, and highly adaptive Project Manager to lead critical aspects of project execution and operational coordination.

The Project Manager will bridge the operational gap between senior leadership and junior staff, ensuring execution, accountability, and clarity across multiple project streams.
The role is central to delivery, governance, and team cohesion – with a strong emphasis on systems thinking, problem-solving, and responsiveness in a high-stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own project execution from planning to delivery across legal-tech distribution operations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, legal, claims admin, management)
• Manage project risks, scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations
• Troubleshoot complex operational issues under tight deadlines
• Build strong internal systems for accountability and progress tracking
• Translate complex technical and governance issues into actionable plans
• Prepare structured project reports and escalate issues proactively
• Drive a culture of quality assurance and detail-oriented execution
• Foster cohesion and motivation across staff tiers (junior through executive)
• Ensure continuous compliance with governance standards and settlement conditions

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 5 years’ project management or operational execution experience in fast-paced environments
• Experience working within legal, financial, engineering, or complex technical projects
• Applied experience with Agile project methodologies and performance management tools
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while managing budgets and interdependent workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident presenting and reporting to management and stakeholders
• Hands-on approach with the capacity to lead from the front

Desired Skills:

• Technically fluent –understand IT environment
• Highly adaptable – switch contexts
• comm styles
• Analytical & meticulous – strong fault-finding
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines