At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and innovate in LawTech and AI, shaping future legal education.
- Company: Join the University of Plymouth, a leader in technology-enabled legal education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days annual leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive community committed to diversity and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the evolving legal sector with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Professional legal qualification or PhD in Law with relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
The School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences seeks to appoint a Lecturer or Associate Professor in Law with expertise and substantial professional experience in artificial intelligence, legal technology (LawTech), digital regulation, or closely related emerging fields. You will contribute to the delivery, development, and enhancement of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, while supporting the School's strategic ambition to be at the forefront of technology-enabled legal education, innovation, and engagement.
This post is explicitly aligned with the growing importance of LawTech and the transformation of legal services through AI and digital tools, including automation, smart contracts, data-driven legal processes, and the regulation and governance of emerging technologies. Applicants may come from either academic or professional legal backgrounds; however, relevant professional experience in legal practice, legal technology, or related industry contexts is essential. You may hold a PhD in Law, a professional legal qualification, or equivalent experience relevant to the role and at a level suited to either a lecturer or associate professor role.
Essential Criteria (meeting these is essential to both lecturer and AP level):
- A professional legal qualification (Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent), or a PhD in Law (completed or near completion), supported by significant and relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrable professional experience in one or more of the following areas: AI and the law, LawTech innovation, legal automation, digital platforms, data governance, intellectual property in technology contexts, cyberlaw, or digital regulation.
- Ability to teach flexibly across multiple areas of the LLB and LLM programmes, including contributing to core provision and embedding technology-enhanced legal perspectives.
- Commitment to delivering an excellent student experience and supporting graduate employability in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven legal sector.
- Ability to contribute to curriculum development and innovation, particularly in relation to practice-facing LawTech, experiential learning, and industry-relevant skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with external partners, including law firms, LawTech companies, regulators, start-ups, and professional bodies.
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. Please indicate the level of role to which you are applying and tailor your application accordingly.
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution.
Locations
Lecturer/Associate Professor in Law (AI and LawTech) in Devon, Plymouth employer: University of Plymouth
The University of Plymouth is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the field of LawTech and AI. With generous benefits such as 35 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are supported in their growth while contributing to a transformative educational experience. Located in a dynamic academic environment, the university fosters inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that all staff feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
