Job Description

Role

Project Manager

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Category:

Business professional

Team:

Operations

Location:

Bristol

Terms:

Fixed Term Contract

Are you ready to work on projects that shape the future of Burges Salmon?

Looking for a role where no two days are the same, and your project management skills are truly valued?

The Project Management Team at Burges Salmon is at the heart of delivering strategic change across the firm. From Facilities and IT to Finance and wider business initiatives, our Project Managers play a pivotal role in shaping and executing projects that make a real impact.



We are looking for a proactive and confident Project Manager to join us on a 12 months fixed-term contract (Maternity leave cover). You will be responsible for leading a range of business-focused projects, working closely with stakeholders across the firm to ensure delivery is on time, within scope and budget.

What you'll be doing:

Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of multiple projects across the business. Producing clear and accurate project documentation including initiation packs, stakeholder analysis, business cases and testing plans. Managing risks, issues and dependencies to keep projects on track. Providing regular updates to sponsors and project boards, with concise reporting and clear communication. Motivating cross-functional teams and ensuring effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Liaising with third-party suppliers and managing external services where required. Ensuring smooth handover to business-as-usual teams, with full documentation and support in place.

What we're looking for:

An experienced Project Manager with a can-do attitude and a proactive approach. Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities. Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills. Experience using both agile and waterfall methodologies. Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and managing complex project environments.

Desirable:

Experience in a professional services environment. Exposure to both business and technical projects. Formal qualifications in project management (e.g. Prince2, APMP, PMP or MSP).

Why Burges Salmon?

At Burges Salmon, we believe in empowering our people to make a difference. You'll join a firm that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion. We offer hybrid working, a supportive culture, and opportunities to grow your career in a forward-thinking environment.



We're proud to have recently been named "Law Firm of the Year" at the Legal Business Awards 2025 and RollOnFriday's 'Best Law Firm to Work At' for four years running and one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024. We're also Platinum-accredited by Investors in People for our commitment to developing our people.



We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an accessible recruitment process and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We're happy to discuss flexible working options for this role.



Interested in applying or want to learn more?



The full job description is linked below. If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Ayesha Arshad, Resourcing Specialist, at Ayesha.Arshad@burges-salmon.com or call 0117 307 6807.



The closing date for applications will be Friday, 17th October.

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Meet the recruiter

Ayesha Arshad

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Ayesha.Arshad@burges-salmon.com


+44 117 307 6807