Legal Technologist

DGH Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

DGH Recruitment Limited is seeking a Legal Technologist in London. This role combines law, technology and AI within a leading professional services environment, with a focus on embedding technology into live client work.

The position sits in a forward-looking legal technology function, emphasising AI-driven solutions and transformation. Offering hybrid work, with a London office presence and visibility across senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering technology solutions within a professional or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of AI, including practical application (ideally building tools).
• Experience with workflow tools, document automation, collaboration platforms or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, embedding technology into live workstreams.
• Design and deliver technology-enabled solutions across document automation, due diligence and contract analysis.
• Build and deploy AI-driven tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Configure and optimise existing technology platforms to meet business needs.
• Deliver demos and proofs of concept to senior stakeholders.
• Translate business challenges into scalable technology solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by feeding insights into product and technology teams.

Job description

Legal Technologist - Perm - £70k - London / Hybrid (3 days a week in the London office)

We’re currently hiring for a Legal Technologist to join a high-performing and well-established Legal Technology function within a leading professional services environment.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law, technology, and AI, supporting live client work while also shaping the future direction of legal innovation.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a growing team with a strong track record of delivering technology-led transformation. As part of a forward-thinking strategy with AI at its core, the team is expanding to bring in individuals who can not only advise but also build and deploy AI-driven solutions.

This is a highly visible, stakeholder-facing role where you’ll work closely with senior lawyers and business leaders, embedding technology directly into live matters and driving real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, identifying opportunities to embed technology into live workstreams
• Design and deliver technology-enabled solutions across areas such as document automation, due diligence, contract analysis and workflow tools
• Build and deploy AI-driven tools and solutions to improve efficiency and outcomesConfigure and optimise existing technology platforms to meet business needs
• Deliver demos, proofs of concept and presentations to senior stakeholders
• Translate business challenges into scalable, practical technology solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation by feeding insights into product and technology teams

What We’re Looking For

This role requires a balance of technical depth and stakeholder credibility - candidates must be comfortable both building solutions and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Key experience includes:

• Proven experience delivering technology solutions within a professional or regulated environment
• Strong understanding of AI, including practical application (ideally building tools, not just using them)
• Experience with workflow tools, document automation, collaboration platforms or similar technologies
• Ability to gather requirements, design solutions and deliver outcomes end-to-end
• Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with senior stakeholders
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work autonomously and drive initiatives forward

Legal sector experience is desirable but not essential - strong candidates from consulting, engineering or other professional services backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

• Work on cutting-edge AI initiatives within a fast-evolving environment
• Join an established team with strong leadership and a clear growth roadmap
• Gain exposure to high-profile, business-critical workstreams
• Benefit from strong progression opportunities as the function continues to grow
• Collaborate with leading external partners and access emerging technologies early

Legal Technologist - Perm - £70k - London / Hybrid