Legal Technology Director 12 month fixed term contract

Job Description

We combine passion and humanity with the latest technology. As our world continues to evolve, so do we. Having a responsive and bold technology strategy is key to remaining relevant with our clients. But we dont just invest in the latest technologies,we help to create them with our unique ecosystem of technologists, working together to solve complex business problems in ways that benefit clients and society. Its work with purpose and it drives us to innovate. Were at the forefront of change, drivingtechnology and skills and investing in our people and our purpose. This is a 12 month fixed term contract role, which may lead to a permanent role based in Belfast or London Bridge About the TeamOur Contract Digitisation, Remediation & Outreach (CDRO) team works with some of the largest UK and international organisations to design, build and deliver legal technology solutions using a number of cutting edge tools. Our end goal is always to improve ourclients business and solve commercial challenges. You will work alongside a fast growing team that works with some of the UKs top tier institutions and multinationals. You will be working on a range of projects related to Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Contract Analysis & Review, Contract Repapering& Outreach, as well as some aspects of Legal Transformation. You will be required to build and maintain strong client relationships, understand the client requirements, be involved in problem solving and manage the delivery of a legal technology solution. Our legal technology team is a close-knit group of professionals committed to revolutionising the way we approach legal processes, tasks, and challenges. We take pride in being at the forefront of technology-driven solutions in the legal field and are dedicatedto fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. With an ethos grounded in collaboration, we celebrate the diversity of thought and expertise that each member brings. ResponsibilitiesIn this role, the successful candidate will be expected to work on a range of client engagements with UK and multinational clients. Your responsibilities would include:

• Strategic Planning: Lead the strategic direction for the adoption, development, and enhancement of legal technology solutions to support the teams budget and strategic goals.
• Financial Management: Develop and oversee the legal tech budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions are in place. Lead and support sales initiatives through leading on bids, proposal responses and developing opportunities to win new work/clients.
• Trend Analysis: Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in legal tech, and recommend appropriate solutions to the team.
• Vendor Management: Evaluate and select technology vendors, ensuring alignment with our needs, and negotiate contracts or Joint Business Relationships (JBRs) to achieve favourable terms.
• Client Delivery: Manage client projects including project delivery, budget and risk. Oversee the rollout of new tools and platforms on client engagements, ensuring smooth integrations with existing systems and minimal disruptions. Work closely with IT,Legal, and other business units to understand their needs and deliver scalable solutions. Actively contribute to client-facing project work, being a self-starter and motivated to produce the required high standard of deliverables.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a talented team of legal tech professionals, fostering an environment of collaboration and growth. Coordinate training sessions for legal and non-legal staff on the efficient and effective use of legal tech tools.
• Relationships: Building and maintaining relationships both internally within the PwC network and externally with clients. Ideally you will bring your own existing relationships to bear on the work we do.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Law, IT, or related field. An advanced degree or certification in legal technology is a plus.
• Professional Experience: Substantive experience in a legal technology role with a track record of successful tech implementations in a legal setting, plus a wide network of senior client relationships.
• Tech Proficiency: Solid understanding of and experience with legal software, e-discovery tools, contract management systems, and artificial intelligence applications in the legal context.
• Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated experience in leading teams, project management, and a proven track record in winning new engagements/clients and identifying new opportunities with existing clients.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to make new contacts, listen to their needs and interpret this to providenew opportunities to assist them.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to assess processes, pinpoint inefficiencies, and recommend tech solutions.
• Collaborative Mindset: Experience in working cross-functionally with IT, Legal, Compliance and other business units.

If youre ready to drive legal technology innovation and help lead a team into the future, wed love to hear from you! .