Senior Legal Engineer/Legal Technologist

Ignite Digital Search Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Legal Engineer to redefine the legal landscape with technology and AI. You will tackle high-impact projects that drive efficiency and enhance legal services. Ideal candidates are tech-savvy professionals with strong stakeholder management and data analysis skills, looking to foster innovation in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

Comprehensive private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Flexible working model

Inclusive workplace culture

Recognition as a top employer

Qualifications

• Background in the legal sector with expertise in AI, technology, and data solutions.
• Experience with legal processes and solution design.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and optimizing legal and business processes.
• Delivering robust solutions using various software tools.
• Building collaborative relationships and mentoring teammates.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

AI Technological Solutions

Process Optimization

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

HighQ

Contract Express

Relativity

Kira

Microsoft Power Automate

Power BI

Excel

Job description

We’re seeking a Senior Legal Engineer / Legal Technologist to join an innovative and award-winning team dedicated to redefining the legal landscape through cutting-edge technology and AI-driven solutions. -

If you’re a forward-thinking, tech-savvy professional passionate about transforming the legal sector, this is your opportunity!

The role.

In this dynamic, client-focused role, you’ll tackle high-impact projects that deliver tangible value, improve efficiency, and generate meaningful client insights. This position offers the chance to work on fast-paced, exciting challenges while contributing to the next generation of AI-enhanced legal services.

As a Senior Legal Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing and optimizing legal and business processes with advanced process mapping and visualization techniques.
• Delivering robust solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, HighQ, Contract Express, Relativity, and Kira.
• Evaluating and implementing creative problem-solving strategies.
• Acting as the client’s advocate by providing feedback to the product development team to enhance AI solutions.
• Building collaborative relationships, mentoring teammates, and sharing knowledge to foster professional growth across the team.
• Keeping abreast of advances in AI and Generative AI technologies and identifying emerging market trends.
• Continuously expanding your expertise in software tools and leveraging their functionalities for optimal results.

About you.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Legal Engineer who combines technical aptitude with a deep understanding of legal processes.

You’ll need:

• A solid background in the legal sector, with expertise in AI, technology, and data solutions applied to legal workflows.
• Experience working on legal processes, data analysis, solution design, or similar projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences and a strong focus on understanding client needs.
• A team-oriented mindset with outstanding communication skills and a passion for fostering an inclusive workplace.

Bonus points for…

• Proficiency with Microsoft tools such as Power Automate, Power BI, and Excel (including VBA and advanced formulas).
• Experience designing solutions using methodologies such as Design Thinking, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or Waterfall.
• Familiarity with automating legal workflows and tools used in the legal tech space.

The benefits.

Our client is committed to creating an environment where talent thrives. You’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary with a generous bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and pension contributions.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including interactive workshops, podcasts, and practical learning sessions.
• A hybrid working model, allowing flexibility while spending a minimum of three days in one of our vibrant offices (Cambridge, London, or Bristol).
• A welcoming, inclusive culture, supported by social committees and diversity networks to celebrate individual differences.
• Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.

Apply Today

Be part of a team transforming the legal industry and driving innovation through AI and technology. Take your career to the next level!

Ignite Digital Talent is committed to creating equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals eligible to work in the UK, regardless of colour, ethnic or national origin, race, gender, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, marital status, or family circumstances.