Legal IT Director (6M FTC, Dorset, law firm, M365 apps, ITIL, Cyber

Graham Gill UK LLP; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Dorset seeks an experienced IT Director to provide strategic IT direction and manage projects. This 6-month fixed-term contract requires prior experience in a law firm, strong team management skills, and proficiency in relevant IT tools. You'll engage with both internal and external stakeholders to enhance the firm's IT capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head of IT or IT Director within a law firm.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and expenditures.
• Experience in delivering multi-strand projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for IT and create an IT plan.
• Manage and deliver IT projects with in-house and third-party teams.
• Develop the IT provision to enhance digital capabilities.

Skills

Legal practices understanding

Team management

Customer service delivery

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Windows

Mimecast

Legal practice management system

Cyber Essentials

ITIL

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an IT Director with previous experience working in legal, to join a law firm in Dorset to provide the firm with strategic direction, creating an IT plan and budget and managing and delivering their projects. This is initially a 6 month fixed term contract. You will work closely with the business to understand the needs and then develop a suitable IT strategy encompassing the desktop, application enhancement and cyber security. You will manage, motivate and mentor the small in‑house team and work with third party suppliers so excellent communication skills are paramount.

This is an opportunity to make a positive impact by developing the IT provision. To apply you must have experience working as Head of IT or IT Director within a law firm allowing you to understand legal practices and legal systems and be a strong man manager. You will need proven experience of budgets, expenditure, strategy, delivering multi‑strand projects and have a thorough understanding of delivering first class customer service. Excellent organisation and communication skills will allow you to engage and work with internal and external stakeholders. Technically you will need good skills in Microsoft 365, Windows, Mimecast, a legal practice management system, Cyber Essentials and ITIL allowing you to lead the team from the front.