Legal Project Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal Project Manager to oversee and manage delivery of legal projects, including contracts, IPR, compliance, and advisory work. This role is ideal for someone who understands the legal domain and also brings strong project management, coordination, and communication skills.

The Legal Project Manager will act as the bridge between clients, lawyers, and internal teams to ensure projects are well-planned, executed on time, and delivered with accuracy and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, track, and manage multiple legal projects from initiation to delivery.
• Act as the single point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and timely responses.
• Translate client briefs into structured action plans for internal teams.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk checks before final delivery.
• Coordinate across lawyers, associates, and support teams to maintain smooth workflows.
• Introduce and implement process improvements, templates, and tracking systems to reduce errors and delays.
• Monitor timelines, track deliverables, and prevent escalations.
• Contribute to business growth by ensuring high client satisfaction and repeat engagements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication and coordination abilities.
• Understanding of legal processes (contracts, IPR, compliance, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Process-oriented mindset with exposure to trackers, templates, or project management tools (Excel, Asana, Trello, etc.).
• Eye for detail, with focus on accuracy and risk management.
• Business awareness — understanding how timely delivery builds client trust and retention.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent; LLB preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in legal services/project management.
• Prior experience in managing contracts, compliance, or IPR projects is a strong advantage.
• Exposure to client-facing roles or legal tech platforms will be preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing legal tech company shaping how legal services are delivered.
• Opportunity to work closely with lawyers, clients, and leadership teams.
• A role where your organization and people skills directly impact business growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹720,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• How many years of project management experience do you have (in legal, consulting, IT, or other domains)?
• Have you ever managed projects involving multiple stakeholders/teams (e.g., clients, internal teams, external partners)?
• Which project management tools or methods have you worked with to plan and track deadlines? (e.g., Excel, Asana, Trello, MS Project, Jira, etc.)
• What is your most recent or current compensation package? (Optional)
• What is your expected CTC for this role?

Work Location: In person