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 departments 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 billingExceptional 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!!