Legal Jobs in the City of London

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Business Applications Lead, Law Firm, London, Hybrid

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ITS Recruitment
Business Applications Lead - Legal Technology & GenAI London-based, global reach About the Firm A fast-growing, ambitious, 150-user firm, recognised as preeminent in its field, advising industry leaders and sovereign states on high-value matters, worldwide. The Opportunity To support continued growth and evolution of their utilisation of technology, the firm are seeking a Legal Applications Specialist to work … and take ownership of their applications estate & generative AI (GenAI) tools. This is a pivotal, new role ensuring the smooth deployment, optimisation, and support of applications that underpin their legal services, document and matter management, and AI-enhanced productivity. The role requires a broad technical background but focuses on regular interaction with partners and senior stakeholders to identify business efficiencies … through the adoption/implementation of technology. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of new solutions. Manage and support legal and AI applications (including iManage Cloud, Intapp, Litera, BigHand, M365 Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise). Develop relationships with all high-performing users, understanding the quirks of their roles, to provide innovative enhancements to their Practice. Evaluate emerging legal tech More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £85,000
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Compliance Manager - Regulatory Engagement

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
EML
centralised records of all regulatory communication, feedback, and outcomes, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups. Support license applications and variation/renewal processes across global jurisdictions, working closely with Legal and local teams; maintain global license registers and monitor ongoing obligations, conditions, and renewals. Lead regulatory consultation responses and industry engagement activities globally. Lead and coordinate regulatory examinations, banking partner … activities. Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on reporting and engagement requirements. Support regulatory horizon scanning and emerging requirement identification. Coordinate regulatory intelligence sharing across compliance teams. Work with Legal and Country Risk & Compliance colleagues to track and report on regulatory feedback, expectations, and emerging trends. Coaching and Development Lead team development and capability building initiatives. Provide day-to-day … resource planning as needed. Stakeholder Management Work closely with senior stakeholders from all three lines of defence. Coordinate with business units on regulatory reporting data provision and validation. Support Legal function on regulatory matters, enforcement actions, and compliance issues. Collaborate with Risk Management teams on regulatory risk assessment and reporting. Support Finance function on regulatory capital and financial reporting requirements. More ❯
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Compliance Manager - Regulatory Engagement

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
EML
centralised records of all regulatory communication, feedback, and outcomes, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups. Support license applications and variation/renewal processes across global jurisdictions, working closely with Legal and local teams; maintain global license registers and monitor ongoing obligations, conditions, and renewals. Lead regulatory consultation responses and industry engagement activities globally. Lead and coordinate regulatory examinations, banking partner … activities. Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on reporting and engagement requirements. Support regulatory horizon scanning and emerging requirement identification. Coordinate regulatory intelligence sharing across compliance teams. Work with Legal and Country Risk & Compliance colleagues to track and report on regulatory feedback, expectations, and emerging trends. Coaching and Development Lead team development and capability building initiatives. Provide day-to-day … resource planning as needed. Stakeholder Management Work closely with senior stakeholders from all three lines of defence. Coordinate with business units on regulatory reporting data provision and validation. Support Legal function on regulatory matters, enforcement actions, and compliance issues. Collaborate with Risk Management teams on regulatory risk assessment and reporting. Support Finance function on regulatory capital and financial reporting requirements. More ❯
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eDiscovery Senior Technical Specialist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Jacobs Massey
and advising stakeholders on technical and strategic aspects of eDisclosure. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Relativity, strong leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovation in legal technology across global matters. Purpose: Successfully deliver and assist others in the delivery of projects on instruction from the Practice. Assist with management of the eDiscovery team. Expertise in Relativity … functions, security controls and advanced analytics features Eight years of working within an eDiscovery role and preferably leading a team Experience managing and administering a Relativity instance in a legal or eDiscovery environment Additional Skills: Adopts a team-oriented approach and prepared to assist clients and colleagues (out of normal office hours) to meet deadlines Manage the expectations and interests More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Legal Counsel - Commercial & Corporate

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Taylor Root
About the Client A global technology leader delivering innovative open-source solutions to mission-critical environments, empowering organisations to advance their digital strategies. About the Role Join a dynamic legal team in a new strategic role, reporting to a senior legal leader and collaborating with the corporate legal function. Gain exposure to complex commercial contracts, M&A, and product strategy … in a high-growth, global business. Key Responsibilities Negotiate strategic contracts, including licensing and distribution agreements. Advise on product development, go-to-market strategies, and legal frameworks. Support M&A, joint ventures, financing, and governance matters. About You Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (3–5 years’ PQE). Experienced in global technology contracts (outsourcing, SLAs, development). An interest in … financing, governance). Commercially focused, creative, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Strong stakeholder management and passion for technology. Why Join? This is a great opportunity to shape legal strategy in a cutting-edge, global tech organisation alongside a collaborative, high-performing team. More ❯
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Legal Counsel - Commercial & Corporate

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Taylor Root
About the Client A global technology leader delivering innovative open-source solutions to mission-critical environments, empowering organisations to advance their digital strategies. About the Role Join a strong legal team in a new strategic role, reporting to a senior legal leader and collaborating with the corporate legal function. Gain exposure to complex commercial contracts, M&A, and product strategy … in a high-growth, global business. Key Responsibilities Negotiate strategic contracts, including licensing and distribution agreements. Advise on product development, go-to-market strategies, and legal frameworks. Support M&A, joint ventures, financing, and governance matters. About You Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (3–6 years’ PQE). Experienced in global technology contracts (outsourcing, SLAs, development). An interest in … financing, governance). Commercially focused, creative, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Strong stakeholder management and passion for technology. Why Join? This is a great opportunity to shape legal strategy in a cutting-edge, global tech organisation alongside a collaborative, high-performing team. More ❯
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Program Manager

City of London, London, United Kingdom
DGH Recruitment
IT Programme Manager (Legal sector) | London Bridge | £120k | 18-month contract (could go perm) | Hybrid (3 days in the office) If you’re an experienced IT Programme Manager who knows the legal world and wants to take on something chunky, this could be the one for you. This is a big global programme where the goal is to pull together … ll actually be doing Leading the programme (and a team of Project Managers) so things get delivered on time, on budget, and without people losing their minds. Working across legal ops, finance, compliance and external vendors to figure out what’s needed and make it happen. Handling the big stuff: risks, plans, governance, reports, steering committees, the lot. Dealing with … senior stakeholders (including C-level) and keeping them on side. Making sure everything you deliver ticks the boxes for compliance, privacy and security in a legal setting. Coaching your PMs and nudging the delivery approach to keep improving. What you’ll need to bring Around 10+ years of running big IT programmes/projects, ideally in the Legal or Professional More ❯
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Program Manager

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
DGH Recruitment
IT Programme Manager (Legal sector) | London Bridge | £120k | 18-month contract (could go perm) | Hybrid (3 days in the office) If you’re an experienced IT Programme Manager who knows the legal world and wants to take on something chunky, this could be the one for you. This is a big global programme where the goal is to pull together … ll actually be doing Leading the programme (and a team of Project Managers) so things get delivered on time, on budget, and without people losing their minds. Working across legal ops, finance, compliance and external vendors to figure out what’s needed and make it happen. Handling the big stuff: risks, plans, governance, reports, steering committees, the lot. Dealing with … senior stakeholders (including C-level) and keeping them on side. Making sure everything you deliver ticks the boxes for compliance, privacy and security in a legal setting. Coaching your PMs and nudging the delivery approach to keep improving. What you’ll need to bring Around 10+ years of running big IT programmes/projects, ideally in the Legal or Professional More ❯
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Legal Counsel

City of London, London, United Kingdom
W&P Partners Recruitment
W&P Partners is proud to partner with a fast-growing AI technology company in Central London. We are looking for a junior-to-mid Legal Counsel to join a pivotal in-house team and support a business at the intersection of software development and AI, with a particular focus on open-source compliance and licensing. The Opportunity This newly … created role reports directly to the General Counsel and offers the chance to provide practical, commercial legal advice across the business, including to senior leadership. You will: Advise on commercial contracts, open-source licensing, and data processing agreements. Manage intellectual property and ensure data privacy compliance. Support product development to mitigate legal risk. Advise on disputes and emerging legal issues. … or licensing is highly desirable. In-house experience (current or via secondment) is advantageous. Commercially minded, confident, and able to manage competing priorities independently. Able to provide practical, clear legal advice in a fast-moving, innovative environment. W&P Partners Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. More ❯
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Legal Counsel

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
W&P Partners Recruitment
W&P Partners is proud to partner with a fast-growing AI technology company in Central London. We are looking for a junior-to-mid Legal Counsel to join a pivotal in-house team and support a business at the intersection of software development and AI, with a particular focus on open-source compliance and licensing. The Opportunity This newly … created role reports directly to the General Counsel and offers the chance to provide practical, commercial legal advice across the business, including to senior leadership. You will: Advise on commercial contracts, open-source licensing, and data processing agreements. Manage intellectual property and ensure data privacy compliance. Support product development to mitigate legal risk. Advise on disputes and emerging legal issues. … or licensing is highly desirable. In-house experience (current or via secondment) is advantageous. Commercially minded, confident, and able to manage competing priorities independently. Able to provide practical, clear legal advice in a fast-moving, innovative environment. W&P Partners Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. More ❯
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Legal Counsel - High Growth Tech (3-6PQE)

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Simmons & Hanbury
About the job Simmons & Hanbury are exclusively instructed by a high-growth fintech on a newly created Legal Counsel hire based in London. The role will be working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel within a highly collegiate and impressive legal function. The role will be working in their London office 2 or 3 days a week. Key responsibilities Draft … some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate More ❯
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Legal Counsel - High Growth Tech (3-6PQE)

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Simmons & Hanbury
About the job Simmons & Hanbury are exclusively instructed by a high-growth fintech on a newly created Legal Counsel hire based in London. The role will be working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel within a highly collegiate and impressive legal function. The role will be working in their London office 2 or 3 days a week. Key responsibilities Draft … some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate More ❯
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Senior Applications Specialist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Circle Group
Senior Applications Specialist - Central London (Hybrid) - Up to £65K Application Support - Legal IT - Office365 - SharePoint - IT Support - Applications - Aderant - 3E - SQL - IT Service Management - Azure - Cloud Are you an experienced Applications Specialist with a good background in the legal sector? A reputable law firm, is seeking a Senior Applications Specialist to join their applications team in Central London and play … applications. You will be required to come into the office twice a week. The Senior Applications Specialist will act as the subject matter expert for a suite of core legal and business applications (document management, finance, and case management systems). Key Skills the Senior Applications Specialist will have: Proficient experience with Aderant Technologies Excellent experience with SharePoint, Office … SQL and PowerBI Good exposure to cloud technologies (Preferably azure) Previous experience working in the legal industry is highly advantageous Degree in Computer Science (Or other IT Related degree) is beneficial Benefits: 25 days plus bank holidays (Extra days holiday at Christmas) Holiday purchase scheme (5 days a year) 2% employers pay and employees pay 2.8% Private healthcare cover (single More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000
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Technical Business Analyst

City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays
their London-based office as part of a large finance ERP implementation programme. This role is central to the integration workstream, supporting the transition from legacy systems to a legal-specific ERP. Job Details: Start date: ASAP Duration: until March 2027 initially Rate: £600-£670pd Inside IR35 via Umbrella Location: London Hybrid: 3 days in the office Key Requirements: Proven … experience as a Technical Business Analyst on large-scale programmes, ideally within legal or professional services . Strong background in business and technical requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation . Ability to act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders , translating JSON files and developer language into clear business terms. Experience working with Azure integration technologies (Logic Apps More ❯
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Technical Business Analyst

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays
their London-based office as part of a large finance ERP implementation programme. This role is central to the integration workstream, supporting the transition from legacy systems to a legal-specific ERP. Job Details: Start date: ASAP Duration: until March 2027 initially Rate: £600-£670pd Inside IR35 via Umbrella Location: London Hybrid: 3 days in the office Key Requirements: Proven … experience as a Technical Business Analyst on large-scale programmes, ideally within legal or professional services . Strong background in business and technical requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation . Ability to act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders , translating JSON files and developer language into clear business terms. Experience working with Azure integration technologies (Logic Apps More ❯
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Information Governance Specialist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business
security-related regulations, client requirements, and evolving data governance standards. Why This Role? ✅ Global Scope – Be a key contributor to the international IG programme, collaborating with senior stakeholders across legal risk, IT, information security and business services. ✅ High-Impact Work – Lead strategic initiatives including data remediation, migration, retention and governance transformation. ✅ Autonomy & Influence – Act as a subject matter expert, shape … policies, and educate legal professionals on best practice. ✅ Cutting-Edge Tools – Work with platforms like iManage, LegalKEY, Microsoft 365, and Power BI in an environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. ✅ People-First Culture – Join a collaborative, inclusive firm that genuinely invests in development, diversity, and flexibility. What We’re Looking For You’ll likely bring: 5+ years of experience More ❯
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Information Governance Specialist

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business
security-related regulations, client requirements, and evolving data governance standards. Why This Role? ✅ Global Scope – Be a key contributor to the international IG programme, collaborating with senior stakeholders across legal risk, IT, information security and business services. ✅ High-Impact Work – Lead strategic initiatives including data remediation, migration, retention and governance transformation. ✅ Autonomy & Influence – Act as a subject matter expert, shape … policies, and educate legal professionals on best practice. ✅ Cutting-Edge Tools – Work with platforms like iManage, LegalKEY, Microsoft 365, and Power BI in an environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. ✅ People-First Culture – Join a collaborative, inclusive firm that genuinely invests in development, diversity, and flexibility. What We’re Looking For You’ll likely bring: 5+ years of experience More ❯
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Legal Counsel - HFT/Algo Trading Firm

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Coopman Search and Selection | B Corp™
Coopman Search & Selection are delighted to partner exclusively with a leading global Trading firm who are looking to hire a Legal Counsel into a newly created role. The company trade financial instruments across various asset classes, including equities, options, and futures. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that the organization’s operations are conducted in compliance with … legal requirements, company policies and ethical business practices. You will also act as a business partner, providing legal support and advising across various departments. Key Responsibilities: Contract drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, including commercial-, inter-company-, IT/IP-, and procurement agreements, as well as trading and technology related agreements Corporate housekeeping, including drafting corporate resolutions and UK Companies House More ❯
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Compliance and Legal Executive

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Enzo Tech Group
Enzo, Operations is the backbone and Compliance sits at the heart of making sure we can scale safely, smartly, and sustainably. The Role We’re looking for a Compliance & Legal Executive to join our Compliance Department. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring Enzo stays ahead of the curve - protecting us commercially, keeping us aligned with regulations across the … as they scale, this role is for you. What You’ll Be Doing: Reviewing and negotiating client and contractor agreements (MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, T&Cs) Advising internally on compliance, legal risk, and regulatory requirements (UK, EU, US) Partnering with Finance, TA, and Sales to make sure our processes are watertight Monitoring and improving compliance frameworks (data privacy, IR35, insurance, ABC … the front foot with changing legislation and best practice Supporting international expansion projects and new market entries Acting as a go-to advisor across the business for compliance and legal questions What We’re Looking For: Solid experience in Compliance and/or Legal (in-house or private practice) Recruitment industry knowledge = big plus, but open to wider industries Confidence More ❯
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Compliance and Legal Executive

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Enzo Tech Group
Enzo, Operations is the backbone and Compliance sits at the heart of making sure we can scale safely, smartly, and sustainably. The Role We’re looking for a Compliance & Legal Executive to join our Compliance Department. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring Enzo stays ahead of the curve - protecting us commercially, keeping us aligned with regulations across the … as they scale, this role is for you. What You’ll Be Doing: Reviewing and negotiating client and contractor agreements (MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, T&Cs) Advising internally on compliance, legal risk, and regulatory requirements (UK, EU, US) Partnering with Finance, TA, and Sales to make sure our processes are watertight Monitoring and improving compliance frameworks (data privacy, IR35, insurance, ABC … the front foot with changing legislation and best practice Supporting international expansion projects and new market entries Acting as a go-to advisor across the business for compliance and legal questions What We’re Looking For: Solid experience in Compliance and/or Legal (in-house or private practice) Recruitment industry knowledge = big plus, but open to wider industries Confidence More ❯
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Legal Counsel

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Marsden
Hedge Fund – 6–8 PQE We’re partnering with a fast-growing, high-performing hedge fund that has recently doubled its assets under management and is now expanding its legal team. This is a standout opportunity for a commercial contracts and technology lawyer to join a dynamic environment at the forefront of innovation. You’ll play a key role in … both private practice and in-house backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Why This Role? Strategic impact : Work closely with senior stakeholders on high-value tech initiatives. Autonomy & visibility : Shape legal frameworks in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting. Flexible working : 3 days in the London office, 2 days remote. Excellent remuneration : Competitive salary and benefits package. More ❯
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Legal Counsel

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Marsden
Hedge Fund – 6–8 PQE We’re partnering with a fast-growing, high-performing hedge fund that has recently doubled its assets under management and is now expanding its legal team. This is a standout opportunity for a commercial contracts and technology lawyer to join a dynamic environment at the forefront of innovation. You’ll play a key role in … both private practice and in-house backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Why This Role? Strategic impact : Work closely with senior stakeholders on high-value tech initiatives. Autonomy & visibility : Shape legal frameworks in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting. Flexible working : 3 days in the London office, 2 days remote. Excellent remuneration : Competitive salary and benefits package. More ❯
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Interim Senior Counsel (Payments/Product) - Global Fintech - 6-Month Contract

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Stephen James Partnership
in joining a leading global payments company? My Client My client is a globally recognised financial technology firm driving innovation in the payments space. They are seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join their Regulatory and Product team up to a 6-month contract. This role will focus on providing legal support for the development of payment products and services … ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and cross-functional teams, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, dynamic environment. Requirements 7+ years PQE: Qualified lawyer with experience in financial services, either in-house or in private practice. Payments & fintech expertise: Strong understanding of UK and European … Money Regulations, and FCA requirements. Product development knowledge: Experience advising on product structuring, licensing, and regulatory compliance in a financial technology context. Analytical & organisational skills: Ability to manage complex legal and regulatory issues in a fast-paced environment. Communication & collaboration: Strong stakeholder management skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach. Core Responsibilities Advise on legal and regulatory matters related to More ❯
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Interim Senior Counsel (Payments/Product) - Global Fintech - 6-Month Contract

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Stephen James Partnership
in joining a leading global payments company? My Client My client is a globally recognised financial technology firm driving innovation in the payments space. They are seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join their Regulatory and Product team up to a 6-month contract. This role will focus on providing legal support for the development of payment products and services … ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and cross-functional teams, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, dynamic environment. Requirements 7+ years PQE: Qualified lawyer with experience in financial services, either in-house or in private practice. Payments & fintech expertise: Strong understanding of UK and European … Money Regulations, and FCA requirements. Product development knowledge: Experience advising on product structuring, licensing, and regulatory compliance in a financial technology context. Analytical & organisational skills: Ability to manage complex legal and regulatory issues in a fast-paced environment. Communication & collaboration: Strong stakeholder management skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach. Core Responsibilities Advise on legal and regulatory matters related to More ❯
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Product Strategy Manager

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Smokeball UK
About Smokeball With offices in Australia, the US, and the UK, Smokeball is a global leader in legal practice management software, proudly supporting small and mid-sized legal practices to run their best firm and live their best life. We’re passionate about what we do, and our clients know it! Our collaborative culture and strong sense of purpose are … the driving forces behind our success. Role Overview We’re looking for a visionary Product Strategy Manager to shape the future of legal technology for law firms across the UK. In this high-impact role, you’ll take ownership of the product strategy for a dedicated portfolio, turning complex challenges into innovative, client-focused solutions that drive measurable results. As … skills Comfortable with a high-paced, evolving environment What's in it for you? 💵 Competitive Salary 🧘 Wellbeing allowance 💭 Be part of a forward-thinking company that is transforming the legal industry. 🌴 Generous PTO 👪 Paid Parental Leave 🥡 Office Snacks 🧢 And of course...the SWAG! *Smokeball is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an open, welcoming environment for everyone. We More ❯
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Legal
the City of London
10th Percentile
£32,010
25th Percentile
£45,313
Median
£63,500
75th Percentile
£80,000
90th Percentile
£112,500