Legal Technology and Innovation Associate

Legal Technology & Innovation Associate Bristol, Hybrid Working (minimum 2 days a week in the office) Competitive Salary + excellent benefits The Company hiring a Legal Technology & Innovation Associate A well-established UK law firm with a firm-wide commitment to technology is looking to strengthen its Tech, Transformation & Innovation function. The firm has invested significantly in emerging technology, automation and digital tools to enhance how legal services are delivered to clients, and innovation sits close to the heart of its strategy. This is a genuine opportunity to shape how a forward-thinking legal business adopts new ways of working, with strong senior backing and real scope to influence change. Someone taking a step away from a career as a lawyer or paralegal would find this a fantastic opportunity to utilise the skills they have spent so long developing. Key Responsibilities of the Legal Technology & Innovation Associate

• Identify innovation opportunities - Work with legal and business teams across the firm to surface challenges and recommend technology-led solutions that improve efficiency
• Shape and prioritise initiatives - Assess new ideas and opportunities by impact and value, then make recommendations on which innovation initiatives to progress
• Lead pilot projects - Own trials of new technology from planning and stakeholder buy-in through to testing, evaluation and firm-wide rollout
• Evaluate emerging technology - Research and assess developments in AI, automation and legal platforms, working with suppliers to test commercial and strategic fit
• Drive adoption and engagement - Bridge legal and technical teams, translate strategy into action, and lead training to embed lasting change across the business Skills & Attributes of the Legal Technology & Innovation Associate
• Legal technology interest - Strong familiarity with legal technology platforms, workflow automation and Microsoft/Power Platform tools, with genuine interest in AI's legal applications
• Project and change management - Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives at once, with strong organisation and attention to detail throughout delivery
• Confident communicator - Outstanding written and verbal skills, comfortable bridging legal and technical audiences and influencing senior stakeholders
• Resilient and resourceful - Comfortable navigating ambiguity, building cross-functional partnerships and pushing initiatives through obstacles Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction. Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. Ref: BHJOB35436067Mg