Enterprise Architect - Hybrid

Reed; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 50 Law firm is seeking an Enterprise/Solution Architect to drive digital transformation. The role involves designing scalable solutions, aligning technology with business objectives, and fostering a culture of innovation. Candidates should have proven experience in enterprise architecture, strong cloud skills particularly in Microsoft Azure, and an understanding of agile methodologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the firm’s technological landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience working ideally within legal digital or professional services environments.
• Knowledge of legal practice management and document management systems.
• Strong understanding of security, privacy, compliance in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design innovative technology solutions.
• Help set and deliver the firm's technology strategy.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure seamless integration of new solutions with existing systems.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure alignment with business needs.

Skills

Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or Solutions Architect

Strong grounding in software engineering

Proficiency with relevant programming languages

Experience in agile, product led teams

Focus on user experience

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

Tools

Microsoft Azure

DevSecOps practices

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

I am on the lookout for an Enterprise / Solution Architect for a top 50 Law firm and will sit in the Business Systems team that ensures that core business applications and data platforms are reliable, scalable, and aligned with the firm’s objectives. Acting as the link between business needs and technology delivery, the team drives digital transformation, optimises processes, and supports a culture of innovation.

The Enterprise Architect will play a pivotal role in our digital transformation, designing and implementing flexible, scalable solutions that support the firm’s growth and strategic objectives. Working closely with lawyers, clients, internal technical teams and third‑party suppliers, the role will deliver cutting edge technology solutions that modernise legacy estates, reduce technical debt and enable outstanding client and colleague experiences.

Solution Design

Develop and design innovative technology solutions that address technical debt, modernise legacy systems, and create new digital products and services across both internal and client-facing initiatives.

Strategy

Help set and deliver the firm's technology strategy, aligning solutions with business goals and long-term vision.

Innovation

Foster a culture of innovation across the firm, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and practices.

Technical Leadership

Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to implementation, ensuring best practices and standards are followed.

Integration

Ensure seamless integration of new solutions with existing systems and platforms, maintaining data integrity and security.

Collaboration

Work closely with lawyers, clients, internal technical resources, and third-party suppliers to understand requirements, gather feedback, and ensure solutions meet business needs.

You will have:

Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect (or Solutions Architect) in a digital and/or professional services environment, ideally within legal.

Strong grounding in software engineering and system architecture, including cloud (Microsoft Azure), data management and integration patterns.

Proficiency with relevant programming languages, frameworks and APIs, and familiarity with DevSecOps practices (CI/CD, IaC, automation).

Experience working in agile, product led teams (cross functional delivery, iterative value, metrics).

A strong focus on user experience and measurable digital transformation outcomes.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience with legal practice management systems, document management systems and workflow automation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, data analytics and Business Intelligence.
• Background in service oriented and event driven architectures; API management and microservices.
• Strong understanding of security, privacy, compliance and governance in regulated environments.
• Hands‑on with DevSecOps toolchains and platform engineering concepts.
• Agile frameworks such as Scrum and SAFe.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).