Legal Technologist
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Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
We are looking for a Legal Technologist to join our ever-growing Innovation and Technology Team. The team most recently won 'Innovative Law Firm of the Year' at the Legal500 Northern Powerhouse Awards. As a Legal Technologist you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of client solutions and projects to clients across our business. This role is a full time, permanent position that can be based either in our Birmingham, Exeter or Manchester Office. Your key responsibilities and challenges will include:
- Leading and coordinating innovation projects including assistance in the end to end planning, development and delivery
- Researching and providing insights on legal technology tools and trends for the benefit of the firm and our clients
- Driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the firm
- Building strong relationships with our lawyers and supporting them with coaching on legal technology and new ways of working
- Delivering presentations, demonstrations and training on existing products and market intelligence on technology tools to our lawyers and clients
- Drafting and designing marketing materials
What you'll need to succeed in the role:
- Educated to degree level in a Law or Computer Science discipline or equivalent (Legal training preferred)
- Knowledge and awareness of the current legal technology landscape, and of best practices and developments in AI-enabled and automated legal technologies, and the ability to apply this
- Technical skills and comprehension to accurately and efficiently assess the capabilities and potential of legal technology products and vendors and their compatibility with the Firm’s wider technology
- Working knowledge and awareness of the current legal technology landscape, and of best practices
- Ability to clearly articulate the benefits of legal technology and to adapt your approach based on your audience i.e. technical, non technical.
- Previous experience of deployment of solutions using our Legal Technology platforms, (such as HighQ and Kira)
But it's not just about qualifications and experience. We're looking for someone who is:
- A positive, enthusiastic, conscientious, proactive approach with a "can-do" attitude
- Able to prioritise conflicting demands and deliver simultaneous projects
- Self-motivated with strong organisational and project management skills
- Comfortable working under pressure and ability to work to tight timescales
Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) after 6 months of employment, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.