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!!