Legal Project Manager

About the role

As a Legal Pro ject Manager, you will: Manage and drive the delivery of the legal activities o n donor-funded projects, initially a global project facilitating legal support to our donor's grantees, then other funded projects as they arise, including : Setting out project plans for delivery of legal activities E nsuring work is done on ti me, within budget, to the agreed scope and to a high quality E scalating delivery issues or changes in scope to the relevant Access to Law Head Reporting internally and externally on progress , including to donors Work ing closely with members of the project team across TRF and inputting into project-wide work plans, results frameworks, etc. Serving as the TrustLaw technical lead and point person on the project, ensuring the project aligns with TrustLaw's and TRF's processes, approach and priorities D eliver key activities and work products , including : Scoping and drafting pro bono legal requests from project beneficiaries , and connect the pro bono client s with lawyers Managing the development , design and dissemination of legal resources (e.g., trainings, guides, etc.) Leading workshops, legal health checks , presentations and events C onducting outreach to current or potential TrustLaw members or partners Reviewing the project's legal outputs for clarity, accuracy and alignment with TrustLaw standards Updating Salesforce and internal record-keeping systems Work closely with Business Development colleagues to develop potential new legal programming proposals S upport other projects and tasks as needed About You To be a Legal Editor within the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will likely have: Be an experienced lawyer (5+ years) with strong legal skills and experience with pro bono, international development or social change . E x perience w orking in a law firm , NGO, media hous e or in-house legal team is a plus Have prior experience working in or demonstrated legal understanding of one of the following themes: access to law; safeguarding independent media; shrinking civic space; or responsible business. A n understanding of the challenges and opportunities that pro bono opportunities bring to law firms and legal teams . A good understanding of the legal and non-profit sectors in Europe or Asia would be an advantage Be fluent in English . Fluency in French or Spanish would be an advantage Have excellent research, drafting and analytical skills, including experience both developing and reviewing legal outputs and resources Bring experience managing the delivery of legal programming , resources and activities, ideally in a programme or project that is donor funded Have experience engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, from senior corporate executives and partners of top law firms to social entrepreneurs, NGOs and donors Be a strong team player with experience managing and supporting a team to achieve results Have strong organisational abilities , experience using databases and a n abili ty to support a team to use systems and processes . Experience in Salesforce would be favourable. Bring experience delivering trainings, workshops and events on legal topics Experience inputting into a results framework and reporting on project results would be a plus Thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage multiple priorities at once , with a high degree of creative and flexible thinking Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Willingness to travel internationally Pre-existing right to work in the UK This is a fixed-term contract for 2 years based in London , starting as soon as possible. How to apply : The deadline for applications is 29th June 2026 To apply for this position, submit your CV and a cover letter in English , describing how you meet the specifications for this role and provide your availability to start. Applications without a cover letter that contains this information will not be considered . The salary is relative to the charitable sector in the UK and will be commensurate with experience. This position is based in London . Applicants must have the right to work in the UK . #LI-FP3 What's in it For You? Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed. Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. W