Job Description

Senior IT Project Manager (Legal Tech)

Start Date : ASAP

Duration: 12+ month W2 contract (40 hrs/week), potential extension

Location : Southern California preferred (especially Orange County); primarily remote with occasional onsite needs

Work Hours : PST business hours with flexibility to collaborate across multiple time zones

Compensation: Starting at $90/hr W2, flexible based on experience/skillset

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Project/Program Manager with experience in LegalTech applications and legal subject-matter domains. This role will drive a diverse portfolio of initiatives that support our Legal department’s strategic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects and programs across Legal IT, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology strategy
• Partner closely with senior executives, Legal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, manage expectations, and deliver high-value solutions
• Oversee projects spanning contract management, intellectual property management, legal matter management, and billing-related workflows
• Coordinate effectively with offshore teams and accommodate cross-time-zone collaboration
• Proactively identify risks, remove roadblocks, and maintain clear communication across all levels of the organization

Required Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience as an IT Program / Project Manager following a structured project management methodology (Agile/Scrum)
• Extensive experience as an IT Project Manager or Program Manager supporting Legal applications and/or LegalTech solutions for global, enterprise-scale companies.
• knowledgeable with legal subject areas such as - Contract management, Intellectual property management, Legal matter management and billing
• Exceptional stakeholder and relationship management skills, including experience working with senior leaders and executives.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage a full portfolio of concurrent projects.
• Experience coordinating with offshore IT teams, and ability to accommodate global timezone collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI technologies and their application within Legal workflows.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem (e.g., M365, Azure, SharePoint, Power Platform).

Please Apply Today! if you are interested in making a meaningful impact on an exciting project!!

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