Legal Products Specialist

Job Advert: Legal Products Specialist

My client is seeking a Legal Products Specialist to join their innovative legal technology team. Reporting to the Senior Legal Products Manager, this role will focus on managing and implementing both internally developed and third-party legal technology solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with analysts, engineers, legal teams, and external vendors to enhance operational efficiency and deliver top-tier legal tech services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a firm that is at the forefront of legal innovation, utilising emerging technologies like AI and document automation to improve service delivery. You'll play a key role in driving projects forward, building market knowledge, and helping shape the future of legal technology for the firm and its clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with legal operations, practice groups, and other stakeholders to gather insights and guide technology decisions.
• Support the implementation and adoption of emerging tech solutions, including AI and document automation.
• Take ownership of project management, ensuring clear communication and delivery of legal tech solutions.
• Manage product requirements throughout their lifecycle and resolve product-related issues.
• Work closely with legal teams to understand their technical needs and match them with the appropriate legal technologies.
• Liaise with third-party vendors to troubleshoot issues and build strong relationships.
• Conduct trials and testing for both off-the-shelf and in-house developed products.
• Continuously research legal tech trends and contribute to strategic market analysis.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A degree in Law, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of legal processes and their technological requirements.
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within the legal industry.
• Knowledge of legal technology trends, AI, and document management systems (e.g., iManage, NetDocuments).
• Familiarity with product management tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps.
• Strong organisational and presentation skills.

Personal Attributes:

• A strategic mindset with the ability to align activities with business objectives.
• Solution-driven, proactive, and able to work independently while supporting team goals.
• A strong team player with a passion for legal technology and innovation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that values cutting-edge technology and offers a dynamic work environment. If you're ready to help shape the future of legal services, my client would love to hear from you.