Senior Innovation Lawyer - Corporate

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate lawyer to help drive the adoption of GenAI, legal technology and innovative delivery models within a leading international firm. Working closely with partners, clients and technology specialists, you will identify opportunities for transformation, shape solutions and support the development of future-ready legal services.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international professional services firm with a substantial global presence and a reputation for advising major multinational businesses and financial institutions. With offices across multiple jurisdictions, the firm combines deep sector expertise with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.

The firm is making significant investments in innovation, legal technology and AI-enabled service delivery, creating opportunities for lawyers who are passionate about improving the way legal services are delivered and experienced by clients.legal sector, offering tailored expertise to clients in various industries.

Description

Reporting to the Head of Innovation, Design and Technology, this London-based role sits at the intersection of Corporate law, client engagement, legal technology and AI-driven transformation.

You will work closely with Corporate partners and clients to understand challenges, identify opportunities for improvement and help design innovative solutions that enhance both client outcomes and lawyer experience. A key focus of the role is driving meaningful adoption of GenAI tools, supporting complex use cases and helping Corporate teams develop more efficient and scalable ways of working.

• Act as a trusted adviser to Corporate partners and lawyers, developing a strong understanding of client needs and commercial priorities.
• Build relationships with clients to identify challenges and opportunities for innovation.
• Represent the innovation function in client discussions, pitches and solution design conversations.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to shape technology-enabled improvements.

• Identify opportunities to improve the delivery of legal services through process optimisation, automation and technology adoption.
• Assess potential commercial benefits and prepare business cases for investment.
• Translate legal and operational challenges into clear requirements for delivery teams.
• Support the prioritisation and qualification of innovation initiatives.

• Lead initiatives to embed GenAI within Corporate practice groups.
• Support the development, testing and implementation of sophisticated AI use cases.
• Coach lawyers on effective and responsible use of AI technologies.
• Encourage engagement and adoption through training and change management activities.

• Collaborate with legal technologists, product specialists and project teams to design and implement solutions.
• Support pilots, proofs of concept and wider rollouts.
• Monitor progress, measure impact and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions align with both client and business objectives.

• Support Corporate teams in developing more scalable and efficient delivery models.
• Contribute to new approaches to legal service delivery and commercial structures.
• Identify opportunities to leverage alternative delivery teams and support functions.
• Help shape the future of AI-enabled legal operations.

• Deliver training sessions on legal technology, GenAI and new ways of working.
• Support lawyers through periods of change and transformation.
• Mentor junior colleagues and champion innovation across the business.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

Profile

A successful Senior Innovation Lawyer should have:

• Extensive experience in corporate law within professional services.
• A strong background in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Proven ability to deliver innovative legal solutions.
• Excellent knowledge of legal compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A qualified solicitor or barrister status in England and Wales.

Job Offer

• A salary dependent on the level of experience, ranging from £90,000 to £110,000.
• A permanent position within a professional services organisation.
• Opportunities to work on challenging and impactful legal matters.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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