The Project Manager will lead and deliver strategic and operational projects across the entire partner lifecycle (Partnership Empowered) - from recruitment and onboarding through development, and remuneration. This role ensures that partner-related initiatives are executed efficiently, aligned with firm strategy, and deliver measurable impact on partner engagement and business performance.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Project Management: Plan, manage, and deliver projects across the partner empowered programme of work, including (but not limited to):
- Recruitment & Lateral Integration and Onboarding
- Partner and Leadership Development
- Remuneration & Benefits
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and success metrics.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with project owners, and senior stakeholders as required
- Facilitate workshops and meetings as required, ensuring appropriate actions are taken
Process Improvement & Governance
- Identify opportunities to enhance partner lifecycle processes
- Implement best practices in project governance, compliance and data integrity
Data & Reporting
- Work with subject matter experts and the data team to develop dashboards and reports to track project progress and partner lifecycle metrics
- Use data insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
Change Management
- Create communication plans and materials to support and embed changes.
Skills & Competencies
- Project Management Expertise: Proven experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Legal Sector Knowledge: Understanding of law firm structures, and governance
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence senior leaders and manage sensitive partner-related matters
- Analytical & Data Skills: Comfortable with financial models, KPIs, and reporting tools
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills; ability to present to senior audiences
- Change Leadership: Skilled in driving cultural and operational change
Experience
- 5+ years in project management, ideally within professional services or legal sector
- Experience managing projects related to talent, remuneration, or partner lifecycle
- Familiarity with global, matrixed organizations
Qualifications
- Degree in Business, HR, Law, or related field
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred
Success Measures
- Timely and on-budget delivery of partner lifecycle projects
- Improved partner onboarding experience and integration success
- Enhanced transparency and efficiency in partner remuneration and development processes
- Positive feedback from partners and leadership
Please note: this is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
About us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
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At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.
Agile Working
We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
Pre-Engagement Screening
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.
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Our hiring approach enables us to learn about the professional and person you are, and gives you the opportunity to learn about us. Your recruitment experience can differ depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. You will always meet your direct Line Manager for your role, as well as peers and close collaborators for the position. For some of our roles we may also use assessment tools, practical exercises, and panel presentations. Your Recruitment Business Partner will inform you of the recruitment process at the start of any recruitment process, but please let us know if you have any questions prior to making an application.
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