Document Automation Manager - LegalTech

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious London-based law firm's innovation team seeks a Legal Document Automation Manager to drive tech-focused change within legal practices. This remote role requires expertise in document automation products and IT innovation, alongside a passion for legal technology. The ideal candidate will have a leadership approach and the capability to guide projects with groundbreaking technology integration.

Qualifications

• Expertise in developing Legal Document Automation products (HotDocs, Contract Express, or similar).
• Passion for legal tech innovation, especially related to Document Automation.
• Experience working on IT innovation projects in Legal Tech within professional services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Document Automation strategy and drive innovation in legal tech.
• Manage relationships with third-party Document Automation software providers.
• Oversee a Document Automation developer and lead hands-on projects.

Skills

Legal Document Automation products

Legal tech innovation

IT innovation projects

Job description

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APT Search

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Bradford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

A Legal Document Automation Manager opportunity has come up with a London-based law firm to join their team working on legal tech innovation.

About the Legal Document Automation Manager opportunity:

• You will join a team focused on firm-wide cutting-edge innovation within the Legal Tech space and will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in Legal Document Automation to bring about pioneering change in the company.
• This role is ideal for someone curious about innovation in legal tech. You will be responsible for the overall Document Automation strategy and will have the freedom to explore and recommend new ways of optimizing Document Automation using technology (e.g., new platforms, building holistic solutions).
• The firm is embracing GenAI, and you will have the opportunity to get involved in related projects, particularly around its impact on Legal Document Automation. You will regularly present on what GenAI means for Document Automation and make recommendations to leverage tech innovation.
• In addition to working on internal Legal Document Automation projects, you will own external relationships with third-party Document Automation software and service providers.
• You will have responsibility for a Document Automation developer, so leadership experience or interest is required. This is a hands-on role within a lean innovation team, so comfort with Document Automation development (e.g., templates, change requests) is essential.

Skills required for the Legal Document Automation Manager role:

• Expertise in developing Legal Document Automation products (e.g., HotDocs, Contract Express, or similar)
• A passion for legal tech innovation, especially related to Document Automation
• Experience working on IT innovation projects in Legal Tech within a professional services environment

This role offers a remote working arrangement with the expectation to be in London once a month to engage with stakeholders, the broader innovation team, and your direct report, the Document Automation Developer.

You will join an employee-friendly organization with a high retention rate, valuing its employees through strong values and practices, along with access to exciting work opportunities.

If you're interested in learning more about the Document Automation Manager role, please send your CV to kunjal at [emailprotected]