Job Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be responsible for building and leading a new team, setting an example through their expertise and experience
- Mapping and documenting as-is and to-be processes with the ability to communicate these across different stakeholder groups.
- Responsible for the architecture and governance of the firm's data. Work closely with stakeholders across the firm to identify issues and use data to propose solutions and drive effective decision making.
- Lead IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Maintain and improve the security of technology systems in line with the firm's policies.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise business systems technology aligned with the organisation's objectives.
- Technology Leadership: Working with key stakeholders in identifying and implementing technologies that streamline processes, providing advice and experience on best practices.
- Business Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, business and legal professionals to ensure technology systems meet the needs of all stakeholders.
- Budget Oversight: Manage the legal technology budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and maximising return on investment.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring quality and cost-effective solutions, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements are met.
Skills Required
- Deep understanding of the processes relating to running a law firm, with extensive experience in engaging with finance, compliance, marketing and HR professionals and understand their language
- Experience in project management and leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience with budget management and strategic planning.
- Experience in supplier and contract management.
- Experience with the implementation and management of legal enterprise systems in most of the following areas:
Finance systems, preferably Aderant, and reporting tools
Compliance and AML technology, including Intapp Intake & Compliance
Marketing and BD systems, including CRM and pitch creation tools
HR systems
Data management, visualization and analysis platforms and tools
