Practice Innovation Lead (Disputes)

Addleshaw Goddard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a Practice Innovation Lead to enhance legal processes and drive innovation within the Disputes Group. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and strong communication skills to foster collaboration between teams. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on improvement and growth, encouraging creativity and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in relevant work or related practice area.
• Strong understanding of legal processes and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and engagement initiatives for the Disputes Group.
• Bridge gap between lawyers and Innovation & Legal Technology team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

What You'll Do:
We are seeking a dynamic and creative professional to drive innovation and engagement initiatives for the Disputes Group. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of the types of work carried out by the teams within the Group, allowing them to identify key opportunities for improvements through innovative solutions and legal technology tools. This role is integral to bridging the gap between practicing lawyers and the Innovation & Legal Technology team (ILT Team) and wider Innovation Group.

The Practice Innovation Lead will join the Practice Innovation Pillar, a sub-team within our ILT Team. The role is based in Leeds or Manchester, with travel to the other UK offices as required.

Who We're Looking For:
• Ideally 5+ years' experience in the type of work carried out by the Group or a related practice area.
• Strong understanding of legal processes and workflows within the specific practice area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and convey complex information in an accessible way.
• Problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing solutions or new ways of working.

Why Choose Us?
Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

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