Legal Project Manager

Exciting opportunity to work for a global law firm in either their Singapore or Hong Kong office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the full matter lifecycle for a portfolio of significant matters.  Working in collaboration with the File Partner and the Managing Associate, utilising Practice Support Coordinators and other available Business Services resources as appropriate, the Legal Project Manager will be expected to take responsibility for supporting the delivery of the full matter lifecycle, from pricing and inception through to the completion of post-closing activities, for a portfolio of significant matters to ensure that they are delivered in accordance with the client's needs, efficiently, on budget and within timeframe.

Qualifications

• Project management experience preferably gained in a professional service environment together with a strong academic history.
• A formal project management qualification, such as PRINCE2 or PMP would be desirable, as would a prior career as a lawyer, but neither is essential.
• experience managing teams and supporting complex, multi-jurisdictional matters or engagements (ideally, in a dedicated project management capacity).