Head of Legal Project Management

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

The Head of Legal Project Management (LPM) will lead, scale, and reimagine our LPM capability to deliver predictable, profitable, and tech-enabled legal services for clients.

This role is not just about standardization; it’s about shaping the future of how we deliver legal work — combining project management discipline with innovation, data, and design thinking to create a modern, client-centric delivery model.

They will run the LPM function, build a high-performing global team, and drive new ways of working that differentiate the firm in the market.

What You Will Do :

Strategic Leadership & Future Vision

• Develop and execute an LPM strategy focused on scaling, innovation, and competitive advantage.
• Position LPM as a core differentiator for the firm in client pitches, pricing, and delivery models.
• Embed design thinking, data analytics, and technology into how matters are scoped, priced, and managed.

Innovation & Change

Team Leadership & Scaling

Matter Delivery & Commercial Impact

Client & Partner Engagement

Who You Are :

Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including :

Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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This position is eligible for overtime : No The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience : $22,000.00 - $285,000.00.

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