Legal Tech Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Drive operational execution for high-impact legal-tech projects.

POSITION INFO:

Join a Legal-Tech Venture Making a National Impact

Position: Project Manager 
Location: Cape Town (must be living in or near Claremont)
Contract: Fixed-term (6 months)
Type: Full-time
Salary: Market-related

About the Company

Out Cient is a cutting-edge legal technology and claims administration company, delivering high-integrity, high-efficiency solutions in mass claim distributions - particularly in complex litigation and class action matters. Our mission-driven work is reshaping access to justice through innovation and meticulous execution.

About the Role

We are seeking a versatile, technically minded, and highly adaptive Project Manager to drive operational execution for high-impact legal-tech projects. You’ll serve as a strategic link between leadership and operational teams—ensuring clarity, accountability, and delivery across multiple complex workstreams. This role requires someone who thrives in dynamic environments and who brings order to ambiguity with precision and purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own end-to-end project execution across legal-tech and claims operations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (legal, engineering, admin, leadership)
• Manage project timelines, risk, scope, and stakeholder expectations
• Troubleshoot urgent operational issues and implement corrective actions
• Build and optimise internal systems for progress tracking and quality control
• Translate governance and technical complexities into actionable execution plans
• Prepare structured progress reports and proactively escalate key issues
• Foster strong team cohesion and ensure alignment at all levels
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, settlement, and internal governance requirements

The Ideal Candidate – The Chameleon

• Technically fluent: understands systems, data environments, and workflows
• Highly adaptable: comfortable switching between strategic and operational tasks
• Analytical & solution-oriented: thrives on solving complex challenges
• People-focused leader: inspires and aligns teams toward execution excellence
• Stakeholder savvy: confident communicator across senior and junior levels
• Project-driven: thrives under pressure and laser-focused on delivery

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of project management or operations experience in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
• Proven experience in legal, financial, engineering, or other complex technical sectors
• Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage interdependent workflows and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confident, hands-on leadership style

Why Join Spot Settlements?

Be part of one of South Africa’s most exciting legal-tech initiatives. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to help thousands access justice efficiently and fairly. If you are passionate about structured delivery, innovation, and creating impact under pressure, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to become a driving force behind one of the country's most impactful distribution projects.