Document Automation Manager - LegalTech

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based law firm is seeking a Legal Document Automation Manager to drive innovation in legal tech. This role involves overseeing document automation strategies and collaborating with technology partners. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in document automation tools, a passion for legal innovation, and experience in leading related projects. Remote work is offered with monthly engagement in London.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Legal Document Automation products required.
• Experience in leading IT innovation projects in a professional services environment.
• Passion for legal tech innovation and development.

Responsibilities

• Own the Document Automation strategy and vendor relationships.
• Lead a Document Automation developer while managing development projects.
• Drive innovation using GenAI technology in legal document processes.

Skills

Legal Document Automation

Innovation in legal tech processes

IT innovation projects in Legal Tech

Tools

HotDocs

Contract Express

Job description

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Client:

APT Search

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dartford, 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 be joining a team focused on firm-wide cutting edge innovation within the Legal Tech space & will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in Legal Document Automation to bring about pioneering change in the company
• This is an opportunity for someone who is curious about innovation in legal tech. You will be responsible for the overall Document Automation strategy have the freedom to explore & recommend new ways of optimising Document Automation using technology (eg what new platforms to integrate with, giving input on building more holistic solutions etc)
• The firm is embracing GenAI & you will have the opportunity to get involved in related projects, specifically around the impact on Legal Document Automation. You will regularly be presenting back on what GenAI means for Document Automation & making recommendations to ensure the firm is taking advantage of tech innovation
• In addition to working on internal Legal Document Automation projects, you will own the external relationships with Document Automation third parties for software & service provision
• You will have responsibility for a Document Automation developer so any experience or interest in leadership would be required (this role is a hands on role in a lean innovation team so you should also be comfortable with Document Automation development yourself as well eg developing new templates, managing change requests etc)

Skills required for the Legal Document Automation Manager opportunity

• Expertise in development of Legal Document Automation products (eg HotDocs, Contract Express or similar)
• Passion for bringing about innovation in legal tech processes, specifically as it relates to Document Automation
• Experience of working on IT innovation projects in Legal Tech, in a professional services environment

This is a role with a global remit and offers remote working (with the expectation to be in London 1 day/month to engage with stakeholders, the broader innovation team & your direct report, the Document Automation Developer).

You will be joining an employee friendly organisation who has a strong retention rate of it's employees because of their values & practises as well as the access to exciting work.

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