In this hands-on Legal Innovation role, you will design, prototype and deliver practical digital solutions to improve how legal work is delivered. You’ll join the Innovation Team to shape what legal technology is identified, built, tested and embedded across the firm. You’ll collaborate with lawyers, IT, business services and vendors to turn challenges into scalable tech solutions. Expect to lead pilots, gather requirements and drive adoption of AI-enabled tools and automation that add value for clients and colleagues. This role offers the chance to influence how technology and legal services intersect at Burges Salmon.
Pay / Benefits
hybrid working
supportive culture
meaningful, high-impact initiatives
opportunity to work across cross-functional teams
collaborative and forward-thinking firm
recognition in industry awards
Responsibilities
Identify opportunities to enhance legal and business processes via technology, automation and data-driven solutions
Map legal workflows and translate needs into practical technical designs
Prototype, configure and support legal tech solutions including AI tools, automation and client platforms
Lead pilots and proofs-of-concept, support testing and firmwide rollout
Act as a technical SME to explain possibilities to lawyers and business teams
Collaborate with IT, Legal Project Management, Technology Solutions and Online Services to embed tools
Partner with external vendors to assess functionality, viability and strategic fit
Create adoption materials with L&D and Change teams; monitor usage and gather evidence of value
Stay updated on legal tech and AI trends and share insights across the firm
Key requirements
Demonstrable experience in legal technology, legal innovation, legal operations, tech consultancy, project delivery or process automation
Strong understanding of legal tech platforms and tools (e.g., HighQ, legal AI platforms, document automation, Copilot, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
Experience designing, configuring, prototyping, testing or supporting technology solutions
Solid grasp of the AI landscape and its practical application in legal/professional services
Confidence mapping processes and translating business needs into technical options
Strong communication skills bridging technical and non-technical audiences
Curious, problem-solving mindset with ability to test ideas and iterate
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive change in a complex professional environment
Understanding of how law firms operate and deliver client value
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