Document Automation Manager - LegalTech

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Legal Document Automation Manager to join their innovation team. This role involves developing and implementing document automation strategies, leading a team, and optimizing legal tech processes. The position allows for remote work with occasional in-person engagements in London, promoting a dynamic work environment and innovation in legal practices.

Qualifications

• Expertise in development of Legal Document Automation products (e.g., HotDocs, Contract Express).
• Passion for bringing innovation in legal tech processes.
• Experience of working on IT innovation projects in Legal Tech.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall Document Automation strategy and recommending optimization methods.
• Oversee external relationships with Document Automation third-party software services.
• Lead a Document Automation developer and participate in hands-on development.

Skills

Legal Document Automation products

Innovation in legal tech processes

IT innovation projects in Legal Tech

Job description

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Client:

APT Search

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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]