Project Manager - Legal Operations (12 month FTC)

We’re looking for a motivated Junior Project Manager to join our Global Legal Operations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract . This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience delivering innovation and automation projects that transform how our in-house legal, risk and compliance teams operate.

What You’ll D oSupport the delivery of process improvement and automation project s that transform how our legal teams work .Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to define requirements, map workflows, and identify opportunities for innovatio n .Collaborate with technology partners and developers to bring solutions to life .Coordinate small project teams, ensuring clarity and progress .Apply project management best practice s across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models .Track progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders .Help embed new processes and tools into live service, ensuring smooth adoption .

What We’re Looking F or5+ years’ experien ce in project coordination or junior project manageme ntExposure t o business analys is or process mappin g.Interest i n technology, automation, and innovati on within a professional services environmen t.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skill s.Organised, proactive, and eager to lear n.Familiarity with project tools (e.g., Agile boards, RAID logs) is a plu s.

About Our Legal Departmen t: Our Legal Department comprises qualified lawyers and non-lawyers, dedicated to managing the firm’s risk exposure and advising partners on legal and compliance issues. We support effective management of regulatory, legal, operational, and information security risks to protect and enhance the firm’s long-term value. We achieve this through proactive risk management, training, awareness initiatives, and providing relevant intelligence and resources. Our vision is to be recognised as a leading legal team among elite law firms—delivering excellent, commercial, and empathetic service while remaining agile, cost-effective, and responsive to evolving business needs and ris ks.

Why Join Us?Work fo r a leading international law firm with a reputation for excelle nce.Be part o f a global programme of innova tion that shapes the future of legal servi ces.Gain experience in legal operations, technology platforms, and change manage m ent.Enjo y a supportive environ ment that invests in your professional developm ent.Hybrid working m odel with 50% home-working opt ion.Fixed-term cont ract offers a great stepping stone for your career in project managem ent.

Inclusion:Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing. Freshfields is a Ban the Box empl oyer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case-by-case basis and take a number of factors into account (e.g. the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a dec ision. All offers are conditional on the right to work in the UK.