About the Role

Our Client is seeking a highly experienced Legal Projects Manager to join its Legal Operations team in EMEA. This role is ideal for a professional with at least 6 years’ experience in Outside Counsel Management, Vendor Management, Law Firm Pricing, and Legal Project Management within the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

You will support the Legal Operations Manager, EMEA Lead, with:

• Managing the end-to-end law firm panel selection process
• Conducting legal market analysis and benchmarking to support rate negotiations
• Drafting process documentation and training materials, and delivering training to EMEA Legal teams
• Embedding negotiated value-adds into business-as-usual operations
• Maintaining and updating internal platforms (Google Hub and SharePoint)
• Overseeing spend management, data tracking, and reporting to leadership
• Providing ad hoc support to meet stakeholder needs across Legal, Finance, and Communications teams

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working in both in-house legal departments and law firms or legal consultancies within EMEA
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Legal Pricing, Sourcing, or Project Management
• Proven track record in designing and executing law firm panel processes
• Strong understanding of Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs) and experience negotiating them
• Technologically proficient, especially with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (including SharePoint and Power BI)
• Demonstrated ability to implement operational improvements and solutions
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and build cross-functional relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Previous experience working in a technology company
• Familiarity with PERSUIT or similar RFP platforms
• Experience with eBilling systems
• Knowledge of Tableau or other dashboarding tools

Location: London Office (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Engagement Type: Employed by LOD