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# Solution Architect Legal or Professional Services, Microsoft Stack

- **Company:** Smart Sourcer Limited
- **Location:** Epsom, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £85,000.0 - £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Applications Architecture, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, High-Level Architecture, Microsoft Software, Software Engineering, IT Architecture
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/solution-architect-legal-or-professional-services-microsoft-stack/51948339

## About the Role

Solution Architecture experience within Legal Services, Professional Services or other complex, regulated & global environments.
Strong Microsoft technology background including M365, Azure, Power Platform in addition to COTS and SaaS solutions
Experience across: Application Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture & Integration Architecture
A technical background prior to moving into architecture (e.g. engineering, devops, DBA, networking)
Proven delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (inc. presenting to non-technical stakeholder)
Experience producing architecture documentation including HLDs, LLDs and solution roadmaps.
Polished and confident communications skills
Experience of multi-vendor environments

## Description

Solution Architect Legal or Professional Services, Microsoft Stack (Apps, Cloud & Infrastructure) - Global, We're looking for an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise technology solutions within a professional services environment. Reporting into the Architecture function, you'll shape end-to-end solutions that align with business strategy, security requirements and architectural standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Own solution architecture across business and technology transformation programmes.
Produce and govern High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
Design solutions across applications, cloud, infrastructure, data and security.
Lead architecture workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
Evaluate and implement COTS and SaaS solutions, with a preference for configurable platforms over bespoke software development.
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security and governance standards.
Support vendor selection, technical decision-making and architecture assurance.