We are seeking a senior legal innovation leader to drive the firm’s technology-enabled transformation objectives and deliver measurable business impact. This is a leadership role with direct accountability for solution architecture direction, project delivery and adoption, but excludes day-to-day operational IT, which is managed by the Head of IT. This role is accountable for the end-to-end delivery, adoption and ROI of technology solutions across the firm.

Central to this role is a data-first philosophy, ensuring that data accuracy, accessibility and governance underpin every initiative, while transforming how work is performed through system integration, automation and emerging technologies such as AI, generative AI and agentic AI. A critical deliverable is the integration of the firm’s case management, document management and financial management systems to enable seamless data flow and a coherent source of truth.

The successful individual will work in a highly collaborative, partner-led environment, influencing stakeholders across all levels to deliver meaningful, adopted change. Solutions are regarded as complete only when users have adopted them and the internal IT team can independently maintain, enhance and support them.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related field

Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) preferred

Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) preferred

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in technology-enabled transformation, technology delivery or solution architecture in a leadership role, with a proven track record of delivering projects from business case through implementation, adoption and measurable benefit

Proven experience building, leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment

Practical experience with modern legal technology, automation and data analytics platforms

Strong solution architecture capability across applications, integration, data and cloud, with breadth beyond a single-platform specialism

Experience within a professional services or legal environment, particularly an intellectual property practice, is advantageous

Demonstrated experience with change management frameworks

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Strong understanding of data governance, analytics and enterprise systems integration

Ability to set technical direction and implement solutions that are secure, resilient, maintainable and compliant

An action-based, results-driven team leader who leads by example and delivers implemented solutions, not just ideas

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to articulate and track ROI

Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, including partners

A passion for process improvement, automation and technology-driven business transformation