Tomorrow's Talent • Ipswich, Suffolk
About this role
Leading UK Top 50 law firm seeks a commercially aware, forward-thinking Legal Technology Specialist to join its IT team, partnering closely with the high-performing Corporate Services division. This is a unique chance for someone with a legal background and passion for innovation to drive digital transformation and smarter working across a modern practice.
You will act as the key link between legal teams and IT, supporting practice areas including Corporate, Commercial, Employment, Banking, Tax, Immigration, and Charities. Your focus will be optimising workflows, boosting productivity, and embedding AI and legal tech solutions into daily work. Working with Partners, lawyers, IT specialists, and L&D teams, you will shape how legal services are delivered through technology, process improvement, and innovation.
Key responsibilities
Support adoption and optimisation of tools: document automation, AI platforms, workflow systems, digital solutions
Identify efficiency and service improvements using LEAN and process engineering
Deliver demos, workshops, and training to drive engagement and usage
Advise teams on operational challenges and deliver practical, scalable solutions
Lead tech and process change initiatives within legal teams
Collaborate with IT, L&D, and business teams to align work with firm strategy
Implement innovative tools to enhance internal efficiency and client experience
Provide updates and strategic input to senior stakeholders
Help teams maximise commercial value through better workflows
What we’re looking for
Background as a lawyer, PSL, or legal specialist (ideally Corporate, Commercial, or Employment) with strong interest in legal tech and innovation
Solid understanding of legal workflows, transactions, and advisory work
Experience using or implementing legal tech, AI, or automation
Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
Strong analysis and problem-solving ability
Track record of project and change management in professional services
Ability to influence and support senior stakeholders
Proactive, adaptable, and genuinely enthusiastic about innovation
Agile/Scrum/Kanban exposure advantageous; training available
What we offer
Highly flexible hybrid working
Great benefits
private healthcare, bonus scheme, pension, enhanced family leave, wellbeing support, lifestyle perks
This is an excellent opportunity for a legally trained professional to combine expertise with technology and innovation, shaping the future of service delivery in a progressive, respected firm.