Legal Innovation Manager (Gen AI)

Totum Partners; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm is seeking a Manager of Artificial Intelligence to guide law firms in adopting new legal and AI technologies. The role involves designing AI-powered workflows, managing pilot programs, and facilitating communication between legal and technical teams. Candidates should have at least 1 year in an AI managerial role and 5 years of innovation experience. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and requires a strong understanding of legal workflows and AI technology.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in an Innovation/AI managerial role, with 5 years+ innovation experience.
• Understanding of legal workflows, matter management, and practical challenges lawyers face.
• Conceptual understanding of APIs and systems integrations in legal workflows.

Responsibilities

• Guide on Legal AI tools, lead pilots, and support AI-native clients.
• Design and test AI-powered legal workflows using chain-of-thought reasoning.
• Partner with Risk & Compliance to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

AI technology adoption

Prompt engineering techniques

Legal workflows understanding

Workflow automation concepts

Communication between technical and legal teams

Tools

Legal tech platforms

Job description

We are looking for a Manager of Artificial Intelligence to help law firms leverage new legal & AI technology to transform their practice and shape future offerings.

Responsibilities

• This role will act as a stand-alone position helping law firms leverage new legal & AI technology to transform their practice and shape their future offerings.
• You will guide on Legal AI tools, lead pilots, Implementation & Adoption of new technology, be a translator within the firm for cross-functional collaboration and support development of AI-native clients.
• Master prompt engineering techniques for legal AI platforms to optimise accuracy and efficiency
• Design and test AI-powered legal workflows, including chain-of-thought reasoning and multi-step processes
• Lead pilot programmes for AI tool adoption, from initial scoping through full deployment
• Manage onboarding and training sessions for legal teams, ensuring smooth technology adoption
• Act as the translator between technical teams and legal professionals, ensuring clear communication and aligned expectations
• Partner with our Risk & Compliance team to ensure AI implementations meet regulatory and ethical standards
• Work with our Finance teams to assess ROI and build business cases for AI adoption
• Support the launch of AI-native law firms, helping design technology-first operating models
• Advise on optimal AI tool selection for new firm launches

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in an Innovation/AI managerial role, with 5 years+ innovation experience.
• Understanding of legal workflows, matter management, and the practical challenges lawyers face.
• Conceptual understanding of APIs and systems integrations in the context of legal workflows
• Experience with workflow automation concepts and process optimisation
• Familiarity with legal tech platforms (document management systems, practice management software, etc.)

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: Legal Services and Law Practice
• Work arrangement: This role offers hybrid/flexible working - no set requirement.