Legal Technology & Innovation Manager

at  Bolt Burdon Kemp

CLOSING DATE

23/06/2024
We have an exciting new position for a creative IT Innovator.
We are looking for someone with a solid background in legal technology innovation. A visionary, with keen appetite for cutting-edge legal technology that can help us build a positive reputation in this area, keep us ahead of industry trends and engage with the whole firm.

Job purpose:

• Advise the Management Board, partners, and practice management team on the trends in the legal technology market to keep BBK competitive in the industry. The successful candidate will report directly to our COO and Head of IT;
• Spearhead our internal Technology Innovation Group and work collaboratively with our 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 our risk profile, AI and other regulatory requirements and standards and ensure that the implementation of new platforms and solutions safeguard against data and security risks;
• Identify opportunities for legal technology solutions and platforms in the legal market that will complement our business strategy in tandem with safeguarding against the above risks;
• Review the life- cycle of litigation and operational tasks across the business and identify objectives and solutions that will lead to the introduction of new AI solutions and/or other platforms and thereafter lead on the projects from implementation and delivery through to promotion of the new systems or tools;
• 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 across the business;
• Lead on demonstrations, training and workshops, facilitate consultations by listening to what users need, and communicate with users on projects across the firm to ensure that everyone better understands our available technology and 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.

In return we provide clear career progression pathways, ensure our people are supported with their career aspirations and are committed to promoting from within, wherever possible. As part of this, we take training and support in all areas seriously – from legal know-how, well-being and development, through to management and leadership programmes. We like to socialise with one another across a number of events, clubs and regular meetings. We offer a fully flexible working arrangement, with an office in EC1 to collaborate with your colleagues. Additionally, you will receive medical, pension, and wellbeing benefits. Our working environment is busy, but friendly and very flexible.
BBK is passionate about employing the best people to join their team. We want all our candidates to feel comfortable during the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please make us aware at application stage.
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Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP 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, however altered their circumstances. We put our clients at the centre of everything we do and help them fight for justice every step of the way. We are passionate about getting the best results, providing exemplary client care, whilst striving to change the law for the better with every case.
We are committed to making Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP 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.

• Advise the Management Board, partners, and practice management team on the trends in the legal technology market to keep BBK competitive in the industry. The successful candidate will report directly to our COO and Head of IT;
• Spearhead our internal Technology Innovation Group and work collaboratively with our 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 our risk profile, AI and other regulatory requirements and standards and ensure that the implementation of new platforms and solutions safeguard against data and security risks;
• Identify opportunities for legal technology solutions and platforms in the legal market that will complement our business strategy in tandem with safeguarding against the above risks;
• Review the life- cycle of litigation and operational tasks across the business and identify objectives and solutions that will lead to the introduction of new AI solutions and/or other platforms and thereafter lead on the projects from implementation and delivery through to promotion of the new systems or tools;
• 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 across the business;
• Lead on demonstrations, training and workshops, facilitate consultations by listening to what users need, and communicate with users on projects across the firm to ensure that everyone better understands our available technology and platforms;
• Draft and work within financial budgets