Innovation and Legal Technology Senior Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Innovation and Legal Technology to help shape and deliver the firm’s innovation agenda, accelerating the adoption of legal technology across the business. This role sits at the heart of business change, working with lawyers and business teams to rethink and improve how legal services are delivered.The RoleThis role plays a key part in shaping and delivering the firm’s innovation and legal technology agenda, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.Drive the delivery of the firm’s innovation and legal technology strategyLead and manage innovation and legal tech projects from planning through to implementationLine manage technologists, overseeing workload allocation, performance and day-to-day deliveryTrack and report on KPIs, ROI and the commercial impact of innovation initiativesIdentify, evaluate and implement legal technology solutions and process improvementsPartner with lawyers and stakeholders to support complex matters using technology and new ways of workingContribute to the development of client-facing solutions, presentations and innovation materialsPromote the firm’s innovation capability through internal and external engagementThe CandidateThis role is suited to an experienced innovation or legal technology professional with strong delivery, leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.Proven experience in legal technology, innovation or business change within a law firm or professional services environmentStrong people leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levelsDemonstrable experience delivering projects and driving measurable outcomesAbility to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiencesCommercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused mindsetComfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environmentExperience with innovation methodologies, AI or automation tools is desirableProject management or process improvement qualifications are advantageousBenefitsOur benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.comAs part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.DepartmentInnovation and Legal TechnologyEmployment TypePermanent - Full TimeWorkplace typeHybrid