Legal Technologist

Legal Technologist
Manchester
Up to £45,000

The Company

A Legal Technologist is sought by an International Legal firm to lead and manage a newly created team and ensure that new technology or processes are adopted effectively and efficiently across the firm. This firm enjoys a presence in 30+ countries and has built an enviable reputation for turning insight, technology, and talent into ground-breaking solutions. With a commitment to identifying innovative new ways to deliver services and maintain a reputation for excellence, the business is at the forefront of its sector. This is an excellent opportunity to drive and lead adoption of new tools and processes.

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Technologist

• Provide technical expertise in the creation of new document automation solutions
• Design and implement automated document assembly solutions
• Provide expertise for data gathering and analyses within documents
• Work with the team to ensure our best-in-class Generative AI tools are used effectively for drafting
• Work collaboratively across internal teams including IT, Innovation & Legal Technology, Knowledge and Consulting
• Contribute to building, updating and maintaining automated products and providing support including trouble shooting, managing user access, setting up security etc
• Identify opportunities where automation, AI and data technologies can assist with supporting internal clients
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and software upgrades allowing the firm to provide innovative solutions
• Ensuring good relationships with software providers
• Establish and deliver training sessions to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge to colleagues
• Be aware of market trends and developments in the legal, automation and AI industries

Skills & Attributes of the Legal Technologist

• An undergraduate law degree or equivalent education or experience
• Business information systems qualification or equivalent experience
• Relevant experience within a global law firm or professional services environment
• A strong understanding of legal automation software and applied experience of implementing tools such as Clarilis, Contract Express, HighQ, HotDocs (or similar)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and close attention to detail
• Strong collaboration skills and experience, with an enthusiastic personality
• An innovative approach, with creative thinking and to be open to new ideas

Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include: Legal Operations (Legal Tech and Legal Project Management, LPM, Operations Project Managers, Change, Innovation and Process Improvement); Accounting & Finance (Part and fully qualified Accountants); Pricing & Strategy; Pfi/PPP & FM.

Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.

Key Words: Legal Technologist, Legal Tech, Technology, Legal, Law

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