Legal Technology Specialist

Leading UK Top 50 law firm seeks a commercially aware, forward-thinking Legal Technology Specialist to join its IT team, partnering closely with the high-performing Corporate Services division. This is a unique chance for someone with a legal background and passion for innovation to drive digital transformation and smarter working across a modern practice.

You will act as the key link between legal teams and IT, supporting practice areas including Corporate, Commercial, Employment, Banking, Tax, Immigration, and Charities. Your focus will be optimising workflows, boosting productivity, and embedding AI and legal tech solutions into daily work. Working with Partners, lawyers, IT specialists, and L&D teams, you will shape how legal services are delivered through technology, process improvement, and innovation., Support adoption and optimisation of tools: document automation, AI platforms, workflow systems, digital solutions Identify efficiency and service improvements using LEAN and process engineering Deliver demos, workshops, and training to drive engagement and usage Advise teams on operational challenges and deliver practical, scalable solutions Lead tech and process change initiatives within legal teams Collaborate with IT, L&D, and business teams to align work with firm strategy Implement innovative tools to enhance internal efficiency and client experience Provide updates and strategic input to senior stakeholders Help teams maximise commercial value through better workflows

Background as a lawyer, PSL, or legal specialist (ideally Corporate, Commercial, or Employment) with strong interest in legal tech and innovation Solid understanding of legal workflows, transactions, and advisory work Experience using or implementing legal tech, AI, or automation Excellent communication and stakeholder skills Strong analysis and problem-solving ability Track record of project and change management in professional services Ability to influence and support senior stakeholders Proactive, adaptable, and genuinely enthusiastic about innovation Agile/Scrum/Kanban exposure advantageous; training available

Highly flexible hybrid working Great benefits: private healthcare, bonus scheme, pension, enhanced family leave, wellbeing support, lifestyle perks

This is an excellent opportunity for a legally trained professional to combine expertise with technology and innovation, shaping the future of service delivery in a progressive, respected firm.