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Legal Innovation Lead

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Leeds

Requirements

  • What we are looking for:
  • Proven experience in a similar role within the legal sector, with a knowledge of generative AI tools preferred.
  • Previous experience as a lawyer is essential. Understanding legal processes, terminology, client needs, and industry challenges is crucial.
  • Familiarity with legal technology tools, software, and trends.
  • Passionate about exploring new ideas and driving change.
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse teams, communicate effectively, and present innovative concepts to clients and colleagues.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Our office is based in Leeds and the role is offered on either a hybrid (min. 2 days in the office per week) or fully-office based basis.

Responsibilities

  • - Build upon existing efforts and implement plans to embed innovation into organizational culture
  • - Collaborate with Head of Knowledge and legal departments to facilitate innovative ideas and ensure effective solutions
  • - Engage clients in technology discussions, advise on innovative approaches, develop tech solutions, and host workshops and events
  • - Promote and publicize innovation and legal tech initiatives internally and externally
  • - Contribute to driving a culture of innovation by assisting in designing and delivering training programs and encouraging innovative thinking among colleagues.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Legal Innovation Lead?

The primary responsibility of the Legal Innovation Lead is to shape the firm’s future by embedding innovation into the organizational culture, collaborating with various departments, engaging clients in technology discussions, and promoting legal tech initiatives.

Is previous legal experience necessary for this role?

Yes, previous experience as a lawyer is essential, as it is crucial to understand legal processes, terminology, client needs, and industry challenges.

What kind of technology experience is preferred for this position?

Proven experience with legal technology tools, software, and trends is preferred, along with knowledge of generative AI tools.

Where is the office located, and what are the working arrangements?

The office is based in Leeds, and the role is offered on a hybrid basis (minimum of 2 days in the office per week) or a fully-office based basis.

What benefits does Walker Morris offer to its employees?

Walker Morris offers hybrid working options, a minimum of 25 days annual leave (increasing to 31 days with service), a bonus scheme, pension contributions, and life assurance covering 4x the annual salary in the event of death in service.

Are there opportunities for career development and training?

Yes, the firm supports career development and growth, including the design and delivery of training programs to encourage innovative thinking among colleagues.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Walker Morris is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Disabled, Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, LGBTQ+, and non-binary candidates.

How will the Legal Innovation Lead engage with clients?

The Legal Innovation Lead will engage clients by discussing technology, advising them on innovative approaches, and developing customized tech solutions, as well as hosting workshops and events related to innovation and technology.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include excellent leadership and team management, strong communication and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and present innovative concepts effectively.

A diverse collection of talented lawyers & professionals providing tailored strategic advice to clients around the world

Law
Industry
201-500
Employees

Mission & Purpose

A distinctive & independent top 100 UK law firm. Valued by its clients for consistently delivering excellent results for them. To achieve this we offer clients a single site, full service commercial law firm focused on providing a wide range of clients, nationally and internationally, with partner led high quality advice. The single site, national centre of excellence in Leeds that we have built offers significant advantages in terms of developing a strong team based culture within the Firm, with the inherent value and cost effectiveness that a Leeds base brings. We are committed to supporting our clients with the best possible English law advice and to working with our trusted global network of leading independent law firms to ensure our clients’ international legal requirements and goals are met. We can offer the strength and depth of a major law firm and nationally recognised experts covering all key practice areas relevant to our clients’ businesses, including cross-border acquisitions, international arbitrations and supporting our clients’ international trade and projects.

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