Senior Legal Technologist

Picture More Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Legal Technologist to join its Legal Innovation team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves leading legal technology solutions for client projects, collaborating with clients and internal teams, and managing complex technology delivery. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in legal tech projects, hands-on experience with tools like HighQ and Kira, and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers a hybrid working environment and the chance to contribute to the transformation of legal services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering legal technology projects within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Hands‑on experience with HighQ, Kira and Legora, or similar legal technology platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of legal technology solutions for client projects.
• Collaborate with lawyers and clients to identify technology-enabled efficiencies.
• Manage legal technology delivery across significant and complex matters.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Legal technology project delivery

Proactive delivery focus

Innovation and AI interest

Tools

HighQ

Kira

Legora

Job description

Senior Legal Technologist – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

A leading global law firm is seeking to appoint a Senior Legal Technologist to join its award-winning Legal Innovation team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, client-facing legal technology projects and to contribute to the delivery of innovative solutions across complex legal workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of legal technology solutions for client projects, including configuration and implementation of platforms such as HighQ, Kira and Legora.
• Collaborate with lawyers, clients, and internal teams to identify opportunities for technology-enabled efficiencies.
• Scope, define, and manage legal technology delivery across significant and complex matters.
• Provide insights and support in the deployment of new software solutions, data analysis, and reporting.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to drive adoption of legal technology solutions and ensure successful project delivery.
• Support the development of innovation initiatives and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience delivering legal technology projects within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Hands‑on experience with HighQ, Kira and Legora, or similar legal technology platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Highly proactive, delivery-focused, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities.
• Interest in innovation, AI, and the evolving legal services market.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and dynamic team, working in a hybrid environment and contributing to the transformation of legal service delivery.

If this role aligns with your experience, please click apply!