Senior IT Project​/Program Manager – Legal Technology

IT Program/Project Management at global, enterprise scale

Legal subject areas:
Contract management;
Intellectual property management;
Legal matter management and billing

Familiarity with AI technologies and their application within Legal workflows.

Job-11789

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 Legal Tech 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.

• 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.

• 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 Legal Tech 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.

• 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! #LI-RJ1 #LI-DNI #LI-Remote

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