Legal Technologist in Manchester

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive.

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the digital transformation within our Litigation & Disputes Resolution practice group. We are looking to maximise the impact of technology across our teams and offices. We are looking for a Legal Technologist with experience in process improvement and configuring digital solutions using case management, data visualisation, AI and Gen AI, automation, workflow and no/low-code platforms.

The successful candidate will act as a key member of the legal technology team supporting the delivery of the practice groups' legal technology strategy as well as driving the use of legal technology internationally. They will use their expertise, knowledge and hands-on experience of legal technology solutions to collaborate and influence stakeholders with a focus on delivering an outstanding client experience.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the legal technology solutions in line with the legal technology strategy.
• Manage and support projects demonstrating the added value of legal technology within the practice groups.
• Embed themselves as an expert in the technology stack, understanding what is achievable and how.
• Work closely with our lawyers to develop a deep understanding of legal work and existing processes.
• Drive the awareness and adoption of technology solutions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to add value through their expertise.
• Upskill lawyers in legal technology through the delivery of training.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders within the practice groups and international operations teams.
• Assist with any upgrades, integrations or configurations of existing legal technology solutions.
• Define, design, test and implement legal technology solutions.
• Collaborate with all other practice group legal technology teams as well as the IT team.
• Act as a subject matter expert horizon scanning the market for new and innovative solutions.
• Manage their own financial targets when handling client matters.

Skills & experience

• Strong day-to-day self-management with a focus on delivery.
• Ability to deliver an outstanding client experience.
• Possesses strong technical skills and can effectively communicate complex information.
• Understands the demands of litigation, arbitration, investigations and contentious regulatory work.
• Strong analytical skills and can leverage their expertise to identify effective solutions.
• Confident and credible in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Innovative and solution-oriented with a lively, energetic and positive outlook.
• Excellent time management skills, able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Pragmatic, robust and resourceful, with the ability to adapt quickly.
• A high level of commercial acumen.
• Follows and adheres to compliance with best practice and firmwide policies.
• Has a comprehensive knowledge of the external environment including relevant trends and opportunities.

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working with legal technology platforms and products.
• Demonstrable experience of contributing to projects where legal technology was deployed successfully.
• Commercial experience in legal or professional services sector.
• Certifications in different technologies or professional qualifications would be highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience of contributing to winning work in pitches desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working in a partnership environment would be desirable but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world. We’re fair, transparent and equitable. We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance. We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working. We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support. We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion. We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs. We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure. We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement. We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together. We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture.