Legal Project Manager

The role: We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Project Manager to join our Legal Project Management team.The role will include supporting our fee earners in the delivery of legal matters using project management best practice. It will also include supporting the Head of Legal Project Management in continually building the reputation of legal project management and contribution to firm's performance.We're looking for someone to own how we deliver complex client matters, within the corporate and commercial practice group. As a fee-earning legal project manager, you'll will work across our three sub-groups - Corporate, Energy Natural Resources & Infrastructure, and Digital Business. What will you do: Apply Project Management best practice to the most complex matters. Set matters up for success from initial scoping, planning, delivery, mobilisation to lessons learnt. Assure our clients and lead matter partner that we are delivering to quality, on time and on budget. Co-ordinate project management activity across matters. Control and monitor matters. Communicate with clients and key stakeholders in real time and accurately. Manage risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies. Identify opportunities and challenges from an early stage. Demonstrate value and financial savings in effective matter delivery. Work with fee earners to deliver complex legal mattes using project management best practice. Collaborate with the Head of Legal Project Management to maintain a high reputation for delivery across the firm. Build a credible relationship with Partners and associates across the Corporate and commercial team, to ensure matters are delivered using project management best practice. Coach fee earners in applying project management principles on their matters. Collaborate with our Marketing & Business Development team to identify opportunities. What we are looking for: A Project management professional accreditation (or can show you're working towards one). Consulting, coaching and advisory skills. Excellent client facing skills - someone who can build great relationships. Strong facilitation and presentation skills. Competent with all Microsoft office software. An interest and aptitude for new and developing technology. Good analytical skills and can produce engaging, concise, and timely management information. Excellent numeracy skills. The ability to empathise with fee earners while providing clear project management advice. Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team. Ability to influence and strong personal presence. Ability to deal with uncertainty. Experience of project management of client-facing, complex matters in a , professional services firm or leading international firm or in-house legal function. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 4. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone's voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections - including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the 'Innovation in Automation and AI Tools' category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.If you're interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team. To apply for the role, click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit our career page for more details.Every day, our expert teams across Europe, the Middle East and Asia come together to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. We're an international melting pot of perspectives and experiences, united in helping to shape a better future for our clients,