Strategic Project Manager (Legal) – Remote

About the role

We are seeking a Strategic Project Manager with a legal background to lead high‑impact initiatives for a global leader in legal services. This fully remote, full‑time position focuses on aligning legal strategy with business objectives and driving cross‑functional execution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end legal projects from scoping through delivery.
• Develop and implement detailed project plans that support business goals.
• Coordinate with legal, compliance, and business teams to ensure alignment.
• Track progress against milestones, report outcomes, and manage documentation.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of legal project management experience in corporate or law‑firm environments.
• Strong understanding of legal processes and project‑management frameworks.
• Proven ability to work with legal‑technology tools and platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Legal project management methodologies
• Legal technology platforms (e.g., contract lifecycle management tools)

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package ($400K‑$550K per year).
• Opportunity to shape modern legal operations for a global leader.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.