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Role Overview
We’re 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 delivery, leveraging 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 migrations
Identify opportunities to improve processes, capture metrics, or add value through innovative creativity
Help prioritize tasks and analyze 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: grasp 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, such as Airtable, Jira, Asana, Notion, or similar
Experience using common tech software, such as Confluence, 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 interest in people management
4-year degree (BS, BA) from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience
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