Location: St. Louis, MO (preferred) | Remote (CST hours required)
Type: W2 Contract (Full-Time)
Duration: 04/21/2025 – 12/31/2025 (Potential for Extension or Contract-to-Hire)
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits: Full benefits included
About the Role
We’re seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager to support a large, enterprise-level Legal & Corporate Affairs department at a Fortune 500 healthcare company (client confidential). This high-impact W2 contract role is ideal for a proactive, experienced project leader who excels at managing cross-functional legal initiatives and driving strategic programs to completion.
You’ll oversee and mentor a Legal Project Manager (Advisor-level) and collaborate with stakeholders across Legal Operations, Technology, Finance, and Information Security. The focus will be on active project ownership—ensuring tasks are completed on time, blockers are addressed quickly, and stakeholders are kept aligned and informed.
This is not an administrative role—our client needs a true driver who will lead initiatives forward, engage confidently with leadership, and improve overall project health across the Legal & Corporate Affairs function.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Legal Project Management Office (LPMO) and oversee enterprise-wide legal initiatives
Actively manage projects from intake through execution, resolution, and delivery
Assign, track, and support projects across Legal and Corporate Affairs, including close coordination with legal technology teams
Conduct regular check-ins with stakeholders, escalate critical items, and ensure project milestones are achieved
Develop and maintain documentation, playbooks, project maps, and executive-level status reports
Define success metrics and KPIs; implement best practices to increase operational efficiency
Lead steering committee calls, facilitate issue resolution, and propose actionable solutions
Support ongoing implementation of new legal systems and technologies
Required Skills & Experience
8–10 years of project management experience, including at least 5 years supporting Legal and/or Compliance functions
Proven success managing complex, cross-functional initiatives in large organizations
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Experience collaborating with Legal Ops, Technology, Finance, and other corporate teams
Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
PMP certification strongly preferred
Preferred Candidate Profile
Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Demonstrates initiative and can push projects forward without micromanagement
Experienced in presenting to senior stakeholders and managing up
Comfortable stepping into in-flight projects and quickly ramping up
Previous background in Legal or Healthcare is a plus, but not required
Other Details
Work Hours: Core business hours (8am–5pm CST)
Interview Process: One-round virtual panel interview with the hiring manager and PM team
Reason for Opening: Backfill; previous hire lacked initiative and proactive ownership
If you're a driven project leader ready to take on high-visibility, strategic initiatives within a top-tier corporate legal environment, we’d love to connect with you!
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Project Management and Legal
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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