Senior Legal Project Manager
WFA Digital Insight
As remote legal work continues to grow, demand for skilled project managers with a mix of law firm and in-house experience has increased. According to a recent survey, the need for professionals with expertise in legal tech and AI has risen by 27% in the past year. Mercury's Senior Legal Project Manager role stands out for its emphasis on building efficient systems and driving innovation. With a highly collaborative team and a focus on creativity, this role is perfect for those looking to make a real impact. Before applying, candidates should be aware that they will need to thrive in ambiguity and have a solid understanding of legal tech and AI.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Legal Project Manager will join Mercury's Legal Operations team, a small but mighty group dedicated to building efficient systems and creatively solving problems. This team loves working together and making the lives of attorneys easier, allowing them to focus on high-priority work. As the first Legal Project Manager, this role will be instrumental in driving the team's success.The Senior Legal Project Manager will partner closely with attorneys, providing hands-on project management support across various legal areas, including corporate, litigation, IP, regulatory, product, privacy, commercial, and employment. This role will involve managing complex and cross-functional initiatives from start to finish, with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
Mercury's Legal Operations team is highly regarded within the company, and the Senior Legal Project Manager will play a key role in maintaining and building on this reputation. With a focus on collaboration, creativity, and innovation, this team is perfect for those looking to make a real difference.
What You Will Do
- Partner with attorneys to provide project management support across multiple legal areas
- Manage day-to-day corporate work, such as entity management, board and stockholder matters, corporate records, and compliance
- Drive larger transactions and milestone moments, including product development and launches
- Own and manage patent and trademark portfolios, including running the patent incentive program
- Support product and regulatory work, including managing licensing requirements and product compliance efforts
- Lead cross-functional initiatives with various teams, including product, partnerships, compliance, and finance
- Collaborate externally with outside counsel, consultants, and financial partners
- Design and document new processes, fix existing ones, and introduce tooling, automation, and reporting
- Explore and implement AI solutions to reduce manual work and scale impact
- Own project plans, timelines, and status updates, anticipating friction and escalating thoughtfully
- Make decisions, take ownership, and move projects forward with confidence
What We Are Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in legal project management or as a senior paralegal
- A mix of law firm and in-house experience, ideally at a technology company
- Experience supporting complex work in corporate, litigation, IP, and/or regulatory areas
- Experience in Fintech, financial services, or a highly regulated tech environment
- Strong project management skills and comfort collaborating cross-functionally
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and work well independently with minimal guidance
- Comfortable making decisions even when the path isn't perfectly clear
- Solid understanding of legal tech and AI, and ability to apply these tools to reduce manual work and improve efficiency
- Natural problem-solver with a love of untangling complex challenges
- Creativity and willingness to challenge the way things have always been done
- Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools
- Knowledge of data analysis and visualization techniques
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and design
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive base salary and equity package
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO and holiday policy
- Remote work stipend and equipment budget
- Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Collaborative, dynamic work environment with a highly motivated team
- Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance
How to Stand Out
- Make sure to highlight your experience working with legal tech and AI tools in your application.
- Emphasize your ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal guidance.
- Showcase your project management skills, including your ability to manage complex projects and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and how you handle ambiguity.
- Don't be afraid to show your creativity and willingness to challenge the status quo.
- Research Mercury's company culture and values to demonstrate your understanding of the team's priorities.
- Practice your problem-solving skills and be prepared to provide examples of how you've tackled complex challenges in the past.
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