Legal IT Director (6M FTC, Dorset, Law Firm, M365 Apps, ITIL, Cyber Security, PMS)

Graham Gill UK LLP; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Dorset is seeking an IT Director for a 6-month fixed-term contract to develop an IT strategy, manage projects, and mentor the in-house team. Candidates must have experience in a law firm, strong communication skills, and technical proficiency in Microsoft 365 and legal practice systems. The role requires working 4 days in the office, with commuting or relocation to Dorset necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head of IT or IT Director in a law firm required.
• Proven experience in budgets, strategy, and multi-strand projects.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT plans and budgets aligned with the firm's strategy.
• Manage and mentor the in-house IT team while working with suppliers.
• Implement a PMS and enhance application and cyber security.

Skills

Experience in a law firm

Excellent communication skills

Strong man management

Customer service delivery

Budget management

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 a law firm as essential, 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 including a PMS implementation. 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.

This role is working 4 days in the office so you must to be able to commute to the Dorset area or be prepared to relocate for the duration of the contract.