Chief Technology Officer: Legal Tech & AI Transformation

Walker Morris LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Hybrid working

Free onsite parking

Health insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Walker Morris LLP in Leeds is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer to shape technology, data and AI strategy across the firm. You will report to the Managing Partner, sit on the Executive Board and drive initiatives from concept to delivery in a fast-paced, single-site environment.

This role offers high visibility, rapid decision-making and the chance to influence client service, risk management and business resilience.

Qualifications

• Proven technology leader with enterprise strategy experience in complex organisations.
• Track record of large-scale technology and business transformation.
• Experience shaping data, digital and AI to drive value.
• Overseeing cyber security, risk management and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a technology, digital, data and AI strategy for the firm.
• Champion innovation to improve client service and performance.
• Lead technology and transformation programmes end-to-end.
• Ensure robust security and data capabilities across the firm.
• Build high-performing teams and partner with the Executive Board.

Skills

Enterprise tech strategy

Executive leadership

Data & AI

Stakeholder management

Cyber security

Technology transformation

Education

Leadership experience in professional services

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Copilot

Job description

Walker Morris LLP in Leeds is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer to shape technology, data and AI strategy across the firm. You will report to the Managing Partner, sit on the Executive Board and drive initiatives from concept to delivery in a fast-paced, single-site environment.

This role offers high visibility, rapid decision-making and the chance to influence client service, risk management and business resilience.