At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive innovative solutions in the Built and Natural Environment Division with a focus on AI.
- Company: Join Freeths, a forward-thinking firm committed to innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and change.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of legal innovation and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: 3+ years PQE in Real Estate and experience with Generative AI.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to drive outcome-oriented innovation within Freeths' Built and Natural Environment Division ("BNE"). The successful candidate will combine relevant technical legal expertise with a detail-and process-oriented mindset, and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking. This is a new role and an important enabler in the next phase of Freeths' innovation and AI strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Innovation Network Management: Responsible for convening, managing, and driving impact from Divisional Innovation Champions, including relevant Working Groups and Change Agent networks; and participation in relevant innovation events, workshops, etc.
- Idea Management: Evaluate ideas and opportunities, undertaking root cause analysis and robust requirements gathering, assessing for strong alignment to both firmwide and Divisional objectives, as well as identifying how success can be tracked and measured.
- Project Delivery: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of approved ideas, from initial conception through to measurable impact and delivery, with robust stakeholder management.
- Success Reporting: Monitoring progress and reporting on key innovation metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability for delivering strong outcomes.
- Central Team Collaboration: Collaborating with colleagues in Knowledge Management, and Central and other Divisionally-aligned Innovation roles, to ensure a coordinated, balanced pipeline of opportunities and prioritisation of resource.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other relevant stakeholders in Business Support roles, to share best practices and drive cross-functional innovation through collaboration and process alignment.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 PQE in Real Estate
- Track record of identifying and effectively implementing improvements into practice.
- A strong grasp of GenAI and its applicable capabilities/potentials, with some practical experience in harnessing for value.
Personal Attributes:
- Proactive and results-oriented.
- Adaptable and comfortable managing change and ambiguity.
- Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and organisational skills.
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Innovation Manager - Built and Natural Environment employer: Freeths
Freeths is an excellent employer that prioritises a collaborative and supportive work culture, allowing legal support professionals to thrive in their roles. With flexible working options and a focus on employee growth, team members are encouraged to develop their skills while contributing to meaningful client outcomes. The firm’s commitment to efficiency and strategic priorities ensures that every employee plays a vital role in enhancing the overall success of the organisation.
