IT Project Manager (Intellectual Property / LegalTech)

IT Project Manager – Legal Tech & IP Management

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Location:

Position Summary:

IT Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end

  IT and legal technology projects

  , including the implementation of

  IP management systems

  ,

  compliance tools

  , and

  legal tech solutions

  .
• Collaborate closely with internal legal teams and external legal counsel to manage and track

  global trademark portfolios

  ,

  filings

  ,

  renewals

  , and

  enforcement actions

  .
• Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, vendor coordination, and reporting for all legal technology initiatives.
• Drive

  digital transformation

  within the legal department by deploying tools such as:

• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

• Document Automation Platforms

• Legal Case Management and Tracking Systems

• Ensure legal projects align with regulatory standards, including

  data protection

  ,

  IP law

  , and

  compliance protocols

  .
• Monitor

  legal and regulatory changes

  impacting IP, trademarks, contracts, and data security; ensure business alignment with new developments.
• Maintain meticulous

  project documentation

  , risk assessments, and regular updates for senior stakeholders.
• Evaluate, onboard, and manage

  legal vendors

  ,

  IP software providers

  , and

  external law firms

  .
• Support

  M&A activities

  ,

  due diligence

  , and

  audit preparation

  with a focus on legal documentation and IP evaluation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in

  Engineering, Computer Science, Law, or a related field

  . Master’s preferred.

• 4+ years

  of experience in

  IT Project Management

  , with at least

  2 years

  in managing legal or IP-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of

  Intellectual Property (IP)

  and

  LegalTech tools

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  CLM systems

  ,

  IP Management tools

  , or

  legal document automation platforms

  .
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance practices.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience working with legal teams or in a

  legal services/consulting

  environment.
• Certification in

  Project Management (PMP/Agile/Scrum)

  .
• Exposure to

  international trademark laws

  or

  global IP regulations

  .