Head of Innovation

Head of Innovation

Location: United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity:

A leading law firm is seeking a Head of Innovation to shape and drive its approach to technology, digital transformation, and modern legal service delivery. This is a strategic senior leadership role focused on identifying opportunities to enhance how legal services are delivered, improve efficiency, and create long-term value through innovation.

You will play a central role in embedding forward-thinking practices across the firm, ensuring it remains agile and responsive in a rapidly evolving legal and technological landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the firm’s innovation and digital strategy, with a focus on practical, scalable solutions
• Champion the use of emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance legal service delivery and business operations
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and client experience through innovation
• Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with partners and senior stakeholders to align innovation initiatives with business priorities
• Translate market trends and technological developments into actionable initiatives
• Oversee the development and delivery of new tools, products, and ways of working
• Establish frameworks to evaluate the impact and value of innovation activity
• Collaborate across legal, operational, and business services teams to drive adoption and change

About You:

• Proven leadership experience in innovation, technology, or transformation roles
• Strong understanding of the legal sector or professional services environment
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, particularly AI and automation
• Track record of delivering change and influencing senior stakeholders
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance innovation with practical outcomes
• Excellent communicator, able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• A collaborative leader who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment