Legal Technology & Innovation Manager

Picture More Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent London law firm is seeking a Legal Technology & Innovation Manager to join their innovative team. This hands-on role includes driving the adoption of legal technology and AI while collaborating with lawyers, partners, and clients. The ideal candidate will have legal expertise, strong project management skills, and a passion for innovation, enhancing the efficiency and client experience in legal workflows. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to impact legal service delivery significantly.

Qualifications

• Combination of legal expertise, technology experience, and stakeholder management.
• 5+ years' experience working with lawyers and senior management.
• Hands-on delivery of legal technology solutions required.

Responsibilities

• Shape legal service delivery in a technology-driven environment.
• Identify opportunities and develop pilots for Legal Tech.
• Manage projects end-to-end to enhance client experience.

Skills

Legal expertise

Technology experience

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Mentoring and supervising

Passion for innovation

Education

PQE-Qualified Lawyer or relevant experience

Tools

AI and Generative AI tools

Document automation tools

Process automation tools

Knowledge management platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

Legal Technology & Innovation Manager

We are partnering with a leading independent London law firm to recruit a Legal Technology & Innovation Manager to join their innovative Legal Tech team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on professional to drive the adoption of legal technology and AI across the firm, working closely with lawyers, partners, and clients to deliver transformative solutions.

About the Role

As a Legal Technology & Innovation Manager, you will play a key role in shaping how the firm delivers legal services in a technology‑driven world. You will collaborate with practice groups to identify opportunities, develop pilots, roll out solutions, and implement client‑facing innovations. You will manage projects end‑to‑end, ensuring that technology is embedded into processes to enhance efficiency, service delivery, and client experience.

Your work will cover a wide range of legal technologies, including:

• AI and Generative AI (e.g., Harvey, Legora, Microsoft Copilot, Kira)
• Document automation (e.g., Contract Express, HighQ)
• Process automation & robotics (e.g., Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism)
• Knowledge management and collaboration platforms (e.g., HighQ, SharePoint)
• Data analytics and visualisation (e.g., PowerBI)
• Expert systems (e.g., Neota Logic, Bryter, Power Automate)

Candidate Requirements

• The ideal candidate will bring a combination of legal expertise, technology experience, and strong stakeholder management skills.
• PQE‑qualified lawyer, or 5+ years' experience working closely with lawyers, partners, and senior management.
• Proven hands‑on delivery of legal technology solutions, with AI/GenAI exposure a strong advantage.
• Credibility and confidence in fee‑earner‑facing environments, including leading workshops and discussions.
• Experience mentoring and supervising junior colleagues.
• Strong project management skills and familiarity with methodologies such as Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Practical focus on Legal Tech adoption and embedding solutions into day‑to‑day legal workflows.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Passion for innovation and a keen interest in emerging technologies.

Please apply to find out more!