IT Innovator

Job Purpose

• Advise the Management Board, partners, and practice management team on trends in the legal technology market to keep [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] competitive. Report directly to the COO and Head of IT.
• Spearhead the internal Technology Innovation Group and work collaboratively with the IT team and Head of IT to keep abreast of developments across the legal technology market.
• Track key competitor and industry developments and recommend strategic action.
• Manage and maintain risk profile, AI and other regulatory requirements, ensuring implementation of new platforms safeguards against data and security risks.
• Identify opportunities for legal technology solutions that complement business strategy while safeguarding against risks.
• Review lifecycle of litigation and operational tasks, identify objectives and solutions for new AI solutions/platforms, and lead projects from implementation through promotion.
• Create, develop, pilot and roll out client and operational business solutions to drive efficiency and collaboration.
• Document and process automation to save time and cost.
• Lead demonstrations, training, workshops, facilitate consultations, and communicate with users across the firm to ensure understanding of technology platforms.
• Draft and work within financial budgets.

Person Specification

• At least 5 years working in IT innovation, including at least 2 years’ experience working with Legal IT solutions.
• An excellent understanding of the legal services sector.
• A creative and engaging personality, able to communicate IT solutions to lawyers.
• Professional and positive demeanour.
• Change management and software implementation experience.
• Team orientated approach, sharing ideas and being curious.
• Personal drive to improve and develop own self.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading London law firm representing individuals who have been seriously injured. Through litigation, we help our clients secure the compensation they need to live their best lives. We put our clients at the centre of everything we do and help them fight for justice every step of the way. We are committed to making [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] the best place to work for everyone. Our people are not only leading solicitors handling complex and challenging multi-track work, but they are also extraordinary individuals and we take great care to nurture and support their growth within a learning culture.

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Benefits

Clear career progression pathways, training and support, fully flexible working arrangement with an office in EC1, medical, pension, and wellbeing benefits.