Junior Product Manager

Avvoka; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avvoka, a leading legal technology company, seeks an aspiring Product Manager to join their innovative team. This role involves defining product features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing data to enhance user experience. Ideal candidates have a passion for software development and a proactive mindset, ready to contribute to a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Remote-first working policy

Home office IT allowance

Annual learning and development budget

Flexible dress code

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Right to request flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 2 years hands-on experience in product management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to break down complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining product features and translating them into user stories.
• Maintain and prioritise the product backlog.
• Analyse usage metrics to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

User Perspective Thinking

Tools

Jira

Figma

Job description

Department: Product

Salary Range: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Schedule: Full-time Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM GMT, 37.5h a week

Location: WeWork Waterloo/Hybrid

Reports To: Senior Product Manager

Start Date: ASAP

About Us

Avvoka is a leading legal technology company specializing in document automation. Our platform empowers law firms and in-house legal teams to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts more efficiently. We’re trusted by top names in the industry, enabling major deals with magic circle law firms like Allen & Overy, helping McDonald's open new chains, and licensing popular franchises with HBO and Sony. Our team is dedicated to transforming the world of contracts, balancing innovation with a sense of humour in an inclusive, collaborative culture. We’re growing quickly, evolving from a bootstrapped start-up to a scale-up with 30% growth in headcount and over 70% organic revenue growth in the past year. Join us to push the boundaries of legal technology and help redefine how the world contracts.

Who You Are

You're an aspiring product manager with a curious mind and a passion for building great software. Whether through internships, university projects, or early career experience, you’ve had a taste of product management and are eager to grow. You're not afraid to ask questions, dig into data, or jump into tools like Jira or Figma to figure things out. You think from the user’s perspective, communicate clearly, and enjoy breaking down complex ideas into things people can understand. Most importantly, you're motivated, organised, and excited to work in a collaborative team where your ideas can have real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Feature Definition and Backlog Management

• Assist in defining product features and translating them into clear, actionable user stories
• Maintain and prioritise the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Collaborate with the Senior Product Manager to refine scope based on user needs and team input
  
  
  

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design, engineering, and QA to deliver high-quality features
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to support the agile process
• Ensure designs and specifications are understood and deliverable by technical teams
  
  
  

Product Insights and Feedback Analysis

• Analyse usage metrics to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities
• Collect and synthesise user feedback to inform product improvements
• Propose data-driven recommendations to enhance product usability and adoption
  
  
  

Internal Support and Communication

• Serve as a point of contact for internal teams needing product knowledge or updates
• Help craft internal training materials and FAQs for new features
• Provide support for product demos and presentations as needed
  
  
  

Documentation and Release Coordination

• Maintain up-to-date product documentation and release notes
• Assist in coordinating and communicating product launches and feature rollouts
• Monitor post-release performance and support with early-stage troubleshooting
  
  
  

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2 years hands-on experience in product management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A strong ability to break down complex problems into clear, concise documentation
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Notion, Figma, or similar
  
  
  

The desirable candidate will have:

• Exposure to UX design principles or information architecture
• A basic understanding of APIs, data flows, or how web applications are built
  
  
  

In addition to the technical and professional skills, there are certain core attributes we consider essential for success in our team and environment:

• Proven experience or desire to work in B2B SaaS environments
• A strong track recordor desire to contribute to the growth of fast-paced, scaling companies
• Being able to adapt in dynamic and rapidly evolving settings
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a strong drive to take ownership
• Resilience and the ability to maintain high performance under pressure
  
  
  

Benefits

• Remote-first working policy – employees are empowered to work from home and come into the office as needed, in alignment with team and business requirements
• Home office IT allowance (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Annual learning and development budget (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Flexible dress code (subject to role-based requirement)
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Right to request flexible working arrangements
• A collaborative, transparent company culture with real opportunities for growth
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Avvoka, you'll join a fast-growing, innovative team that is reshaping the legal tech industry. We offer a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice matters, and you'll be empowered to make a real impact. With ample opportunities for professional development, career progression, and a range of employee benefits, Avvoka is the place to grow your career while making a difference in the legal world.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including those from underrepresented groups. We are happy to provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the application process.