Job Description

The role:

We are looking for a Legal Project Coordinator to join our Legal Project Management department in London or Bristol.

The role will involve supporting the legal project managers in the delivery of complex matters across our five International Practice Groups (Corporate & Commercial, Financial Markets, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Solutions). The analytical and co-ordinations skills of the LPC is a vital role in enabling the LPM to influence the delivery of legal matters. They will work closely with the LPM to provide key data and information to inform decision making. This role requires a forward-thinking individual that can look beyond the data to support some of our most complex projects.

It also involves supporting our fee earners in the delivery of legal matters using project management best practice, as well as supporting the Head of Legal Project Management in continually building the reputation of legal project management and its contribution to the firm's performance.

What will you do:

This is primarily a fee earning role followed closely by coaching fee earners in the use of project management. The successful candidate will:

• Support the legal project managers in developing and updating project plans.
• Provide updates to the legal project managers in relation to matter costs.
• Track matter deliverables using appropriate tools to facilitate reporting.
• Maintain project logs e.g. risk and issue registers, lesson logs, change logs.
• Monitor and report on the progress of matters to all stakeholders.
• Compile information for inclusion in reports e.g. matter progress, issues, solutions.
• Provide input into end stage matter evaluations and assessment of results.
• Ensure project management toolkit is up to date and available to all team members.
• Client facing as required.
• Develop tools, techniques, and best practice.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will have a direct impact on the firm’s approach to improving firm wide service quality and efficiency and as such the role will suit a candidate that has experience working in a law firm and understands law firm financials.

• Project support experience in consultancy or professional services firms.
• Using their analytical skills and insights to strategically inform the matters .
• Knowledge of the whole project life cycle covering scoping, planning, execution, and closure.
• Good client facing skills, working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high pressured, detail-oriented environment.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment with excellent troubleshooting, decisions-making, and follow-through skills.
• Proactive and forward thinking – seeing opportunities and risks.
• Excellent presentation, written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Production of high-quality documentation.

Career Level:

The career level assigned to this role is level 2. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level.

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone’s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible.

Some key information:

• We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
• We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
• We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
• All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.
• We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm.
• Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the ‘Innovation in Automation and AI Tools’ category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service.
• We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work.

Equal opportunities:

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:

• Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
• Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.
• Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
• We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team. To apply for the role, click on the link at the top of the page or visit our careers page for more details.