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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Due Diligence Transformation Lead (Legal & Technology) - **Company:** Shoosmiths LLP - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Law Practice Management Software - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e232dc167fa427e8 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Project management?, * Background in Corporate / M&A (private practice or in-house), Corporate PSL, legal operations, or legal project management / transformation with exposure to due diligence * Strong understanding of due diligence in M&A / PE transactions and associated commercial challenges * Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders without formal authority * Experience driving adoption and embedding new ways of working in complex environments * Interest in and practical understanding of legal technology, including AI-enabled tools * Strong communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and with structure * Collaborative approach, working effectively alongside cross-functional teams in a non-hierarchical environment Desirable * Experience implementing legal technology solutions * Exposure to private equity transactions or high-volume DD environments * Understanding of law firm economics and partner-led delivery models ## Description Shoosmiths is evolving how due diligence is delivered to improve quality, consistency, efficiency and client experience through enhanced ways of working and effective use of legal technology. The Due Diligence Transformation Lead will play a central role in driving the rollout, adoption and embedding of a new DD delivery model across the firm. This is not a traditional fee-earning role, and not a pure project management or knowledge position. It is a change-led, influencing role, working alongside deal teams on live M&A and Private Equity transactions. The role focuses on enabling teams to adopt better ways of working, ensuring consistency of approach, and supporting the integration of legal technology into delivery. Success will be measured by adoption, impact and behavioural change rather than personal delivery of due diligence. The Team You will work at the intersection of Shoosmiths' Corporate and Private Equity practices, collaborating closely with partners, associates, PSLs and business services teams including legal tech, innovation and IT. This role sits within a broader firm-wide transformation programme focused on modernising due diligence delivery. It is a highly collaborative environment, where success depends on strong partnerships with senior stakeholders and shared ownership of change rather than individual accountability. Responsibilities DD Model Rollout & Adoption * Support the firm-wide rollout of new DD ways of working, including tools, playbooks, templates and reporting standards * Act as a visible advocate for the transformation programme across Corporate, Private Equity and relevant teams * Work with partner sponsors to drive engagement, build momentum and reinforce adoption Stakeholder Influence & Engagement * Influence a broad and senior stakeholder group, including partners, counsel, senior associates, PSLs and business services teams * Operate as a trusted adviser to deal teams, working alongside them rather than acting as an external enforcer * Communicate clearly, persuasively and credibly, including with stakeholders who may be resistant to change DD Process Oversight & Consistency * Provide oversight of due diligence delivery to ensure alignment with agreed processes and quality standards * Identify where approaches diverge from agreed models and support teams in course correction * Surface recurring issues, inefficiencies and friction points to drive continuous improvement Legal Technology & Innovation * Promote a technology-enabled approach to due diligence, including the use of AI-enabled tools * Support the implementation and practical use of legal technology within live transactions * Act as a bridge between deal teams and legal tech / IT functions * Stay informed on market developments and proactively introduce new ideas and approaches Playbooks, Guidance & Enablement * Support the development and rollout of playbooks, templates, guidance and training materials * Help teams understand both the "what" and the "why" behind new approaches, including commercial and client benefits Change & Transformation Support * Contribute to the wider due diligence transformation programme * Collaborate closely with partners, PSLs, legal operations, innovation and technology teams * Support sustainable, partner-led change rather than acting as a single point of accountability ## Related Videos - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Reporting Active Exploits in 24 Hours: Are You Ready for the CRA?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100248-reporting-active-exploits-in-24-hours-are-you-ready-for-the-cra) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1209-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou) - [AI is dead, long live AK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1093-ai-is-dead-long-live-ak) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [How to sabotage your software development with agile? – 10 pro tips for guaranteed success ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1648-how-to-sabotage-your-software-development-with-agile-10-pro-tips-for-guaranteed-success) ## Related Articles - [13 AI Tools You Have to Try](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/219-13-ai-tools-you-have-to-try) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Dev Digest 196: AI Killed DevOps, LLM Political Bias & AI Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/659-dev-digest-196-ai-killed-devops-llm-political-bias-ai-security) - [Dev Digest 150 - The shift to AI generated code, fingerprinting and OKRs vs. doing your job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/533-dev-digest-150-the-shift-to-ai-generated-code-fingerprinting-and-okrs-vs-doing-your-job)