London, hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)|
The Company
A leading global consulting group is seeking an Associate Director to join its globally regarded legal engineering practice. This is a senior role for an experienced legal or consulting professional who is motivated by purpose-led work, collaborative leadership and shaping the future of legal services through technology, people and process.
The role works closely with law firms and in-house legal teams, helping them redesign how legal services are delivered, improve efficiency and embed GenAI responsibly and sustainably.
Key Responsibilities of the Associate Director – Legal Engineer
- Lead legal transformation programmes – Oversee complex projects for law firms and in‑house legal teams, focusing on process redesign and implementation of AI‑enabled solutions. Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost and service quality.
- Advise on GenAI adoption strategies – Provide strategic guidance on the use of GenAI and digital technologies, outlining opportunities, risks and practical implications for legal operations. Support clients in developing informed transformation roadmaps.
- Design and deploy AI solutions – Lead the development and implementation of GenAI‑enabled tools, including workflows, prompts and agent‑based solutions. Ensure robust quality assurance and alignment with client requirements.
- Drive delivery and change management – Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, while embedding change through training, communication and adoption strategies. Track performance using defined KPIs and success metrics.
- Develop client relationships and growth – Build senior stakeholder relationships and identify new business opportunities within legal engineering and wider services. Contribute to market propositions and represent the firm at industry events.
Skills & Attributes of the Associate Director – Legal Engineer
- Legal and consulting experience – Ideally a qualified lawyer with relevant post‑qualification experience and a strong understanding of legal processes. Able to translate legal requirements into technology‑enabled solutions.
- GenAI and technology expertise – Demonstrates practical experience with GenAI, large language models and legal technology platforms. Capable of designing and implementing AI‑driven solutions within legal environments.
- Programme and team leadership – Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, legal and data disciplines. Experienced in delivery management, agile methodologies and stakeholder coordination.
- Change and stakeholder management – Skilled in driving adoption of new technologies through structured change programmes. Communicates complex concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Analytical and professional capability – Strong data analysis, problem‑solving and organisational skills. Maintains high standards of accuracy, accountability and professionalism in all aspects of delivery.
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. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.
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