Senior IT Project/Program Manager – Legal Technology

Location

Irvine, CA

Type

Contract

Duration

12+ months

Start Date

January 5, 2026

Skills

IT Program/Project Management at global, enterprise scale Legal subject areas: Contract management; Intellectual property management; Legal matter management and billing Familiarity with AI technologies and their application within Legal workflows.

Reference #

Job-11789

Job Description

Senior IT Project Manager (Legal Tech)

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12+ month W2 contract (40 hrs/week), potential extension
Location: Southern California preferred (especially Orange County); primarily remote with occasional onsite needs
Work Hours: PST business hours with flexibility to collaborate across multiple time zones
Compensation: Starting at $90/hr W2, flexible based on experience/skillset

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Project/Program Manager with experience in LegalTech applications and legal subject-matter domains. This role will drive a diverse portfolio of initiatives that support our Legal department’s strategic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities
– Lead and manage complex projects and programs across Legal IT, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology strategy.
– Partner closely with senior executives, Legal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, manage expectations, and deliver high-value solutions.
– Oversee projects spanning contract management, intellectual property management, legal matter management, and billing-related workflows.
– Coordinate effectively with offshore teams and accommodate cross-time-zone collaboration.
– Proactively identify risks, remove roadblocks, and maintain clear communication across all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications
– 10+ years of experience as an IT Program / Project Manager following a structured project management methodology (Agile/Scrum)
– Extensive experience as an IT Project Manager or Program Manager supporting Legal applications and/or LegalTech solutions for global, enterprise-scale companies.
– knowledgeable with legal subject areas such as – Contract management, Intellectual property management, Legal matter management and billing
– Exceptional stakeholder and relationship management skills, including experience working with senior leaders and executives.
– Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage a full portfolio of concurrent projects.
– Experience coordinating with offshore IT teams, and ability to accommodate global timezone collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications
– Familiarity with AI technologies and their application within Legal workflows.
– Strong knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem (e.g., M365, Azure, SharePoint, Power Platform).

Please Apply Today! if you are interested in making a meaningful impact on an exciting project! #LI-RJ1 #LI-DNI #LI-Remote

For more information, please email: Job-11789@thecarreraagency.com