Document Automation Manager - LegalTech

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

Job summary

A London-based law firm seeks a Legal Document Automation Manager to drive innovation within their Legal Tech team. This hands-on role includes leading automation projects, exploring new technologies, and collaborating with third parties and a dedicated developer, contributing to the firm's overall strategy in legal tech advancements. The position offers remote work flexibility, requiring monthly in-person engagement in London.

Qualifications

• Expertise in developing Legal Document Automation products (e.g., HotDocs, Contract Express).
• Passion for innovation in legal tech, especially Document Automation.
• Experience in IT innovation projects within professional services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Document Automation strategy.
• Lead and manage third-party relationships for Document Automation services.
• Present on GenAI implications for Document Automation.

Skills

Legal Document Automation products

Innovation in legal tech processes

IT innovation projects

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31.05.2025

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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 curious about innovation in legal tech. You will be responsible for the overall Document Automation strategy and have the freedom to explore & recommend new ways of optimizing Document Automation using technology (e.g., what new platforms to integrate with, providing input on building more holistic solutions, etc.).
• The firm is embracing GenAI, and you will have the opportunity to get involved in related projects, specifically around the impact on Legal Document Automation. You will regularly present on what GenAI means for Document Automation & make recommendations to ensure the firm benefits from tech innovation.
• In addition to working on internal Legal Document Automation projects, you will own external relationships with Document Automation third parties for software & service provision.
• You will have responsibility for a Document Automation developer, so experience or interest in leadership is required. This role is hands-on in a lean innovation team, so you should also be comfortable with Document Automation development yourself, such as developing new templates and managing change requests.

Skills required for the Legal Document Automation Manager role:

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

This role has a global scope and offers remote working (with an 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 join an employee-friendly organization with a strong employee retention rate due to their values & practices, as well as 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].