27 Legal Technology jobs in the United Kingdom

A successful London based law firm is looking to hire a legal technology analyst on a permanent basis. Based in the knowledge department, the main purpose of this role is to analyse the needs of Lawyers and clients and improve existing technologies and processes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitoring legal technology and innovation trends.
• Identifying opportunities to implement advanced legal technology solutions and tools.
• Gathering requirements and preparing documentation.
• Aligning innovation initiatives with the firm’s strategies.
• Developing business cases for legal innovation proposals.
• Enhancing existing processes to deliver optimal productivity and profitability.
• Successfully adopting new processes and advanced legal technology solutions and tools.
• Building relationships and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Creating proposals for IT projects.
• Contributing to the team’s culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Main experience and skills required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects.
• Previous experience in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Identifying and implementing new, innovation technology and tools.

To be successful in this role you need commercial awareness, a “can do” approach and a passion for innovation and knowledge sharing.

This is a challenging and rewarding role that offers a competitive salary and plenty of opportunity to progress.

Legal Technology Specialist — London

A leading international law firm is seeking a Legal Technology Specialist to join its Enterprise Technology Transformation team based in the London office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the firm’s legal tech strategy, drive innovation, and support cutting-edge tools across global practices.

What You’ll Do

Knowledge Management

• Design and maintain internal portals to house group or client knowledge
• Support strategic approaches to knowledge systems with lawyers and innovation teams
• Deliver training and onboarding for new lawyers on tech and knowledge tools

Practice Technology & Innovation

• Provide day-to-day support for tools like contract analysis, document automation, e-signature platforms, and client collaboration software
• Build custom collaboration portals and automation tools tailored to legal workflows
• Encourage adoption of tech solutions across teams and deliver tailored training

Product Oversight & Support

• Establish quality control processes for content updates
• Monitor usage data to identify inactive tools or projects and manage lifecycle processes

What They Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in a client-focused role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration platforms (e.g. SharePoint, HighQ, Legatics, SmartSheet)
• Experience with legal AI or automation tools (e.g. Harvey, CoCounsel, Kira, Contract Express, HotDocs) is beneficial
• Highly organised, independent, and adaptable with strong judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential matters and thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment

This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the transformation of legal practice through technology, joining a team committed to excellence and innovation.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

Legal Technology Specialist

Top-tier US law firm is hiring a Legal Technology Specialist to join its renowned London office on a permanent basis, based in a fantastic and sought-after location near Liverpool Street station.

• Salary to £60,000
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Highly competitive employee benefits on offer, including a £100 monthly employee contribution that can be used for lunch or other expenses, free lunch every Wednesday, discretionary bonuses, and more!

If you are a quick learner and a natural problem solver with a keen interest in legal technology and innovation, especially in developing and implementing legal tech strategies and products, then this could be the perfect role for you.

Legal Technology Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of procedures for capturing, storing, accessing, and sharing materials and information
• Design and manage practice area portals (SharePoint, HighQ) to maintain up-to-date knowledge and resource repositories
• Collaborate with Innovation team and KM/Practice Support Lawyers to advance legal technology strategy
• Manage day-to-day practice technology, including contract analysis, document automation, e-signature, client collaboration, and transaction management tools
• Deliver tailored training and support to lawyers and Business Services staff, including 1:1 sessions for new lawyers
• Design quality assurance workflows to ensure accuracy of portal and client app updates
• Conduct usage audits of Innovation products to identify inactive projects/users for archiving or removal

Legal Technology Specialist Skills & Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience working in a similar role within a law firm
• Technical proficiency in adopting and implementing new technology
• Experience with collaboration software applications such as HighQ, Legatics, SmartSheet, or SharePoint
• Knowledge of generative AI or machine learning based legal software such as Harvey, CoCounsel, and Kira would be highly advantageous
• Experience with document automation software such as Contract Express, Hotdocs, PatternBuilder or Office & Dragons

Legal Technology Specialist — London

A leading international law firm is seeking a Legal Technology Specialist to join its Enterprise Technology Transformation team based in the London office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the firm’s legal tech strategy, drive innovation, and support cutting-edge tools across global practices.

What You’ll Do

Knowledge Management

• Design and maintain internal portals to house group or client knowledge
• Support strategic approaches to knowledge systems with lawyers and innovation teams
• Deliver training and onboarding for new lawyers on tech and knowledge tools

Practice Technology & Innovation

• Provide day-to-day support for tools like contract analysis, document automation, e-signature platforms, and client collaboration software
• Build custom collaboration portals and automation tools tailored to legal workflows
• Encourage adoption of tech solutions across teams and deliver tailored training

Product Oversight & Support

• Establish quality control processes for content updates
• Monitor usage data to identify inactive tools or projects and manage lifecycle processes

What They Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in a client-focused role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration platforms (e.g. SharePoint, HighQ, Legatics, SmartSheet)
• Experience with legal AI or automation tools (e.g. Harvey, CoCounsel, Kira, Contract Express, HotDocs) is beneficial
• Highly organised, independent, and adaptable with strong judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential matters and thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment

This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the transformation of legal practice through technology, joining a team committed to excellence and innovation.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

Condor Resourcing is the ‘people’ resource of Fieldfisher Condor's suite of solutions.

We address a need when organisations find their in-house legal resources stretched, or there is a need for a lawyer with specific technical skills for a task or project. We support Legal Consultants who are looking for a varied and flexible career, without sacrificing on quality of work, all with the support of European law firm.

We are currently seeing an increase in resourcing needs with our technology client base and, as such, are looking to connect with commercial and technology lawyers who are considering their next interim assignment.

Our Legal Consultants support on a variety of interim roles with our international clients; from full time BAU software sales support, to projects helping technology clients asses their legal operations needs.

If you are a Legal Consultant with a technology background, please get in touch to discuss how Condor Resourcing can support you in your next interim role.

We’re partnering with a purpose-led organisation at the forefront of the UK’s transition to a smarter, more sustainable future. As they continue to grow and evolve, they’re looking to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team.

About the Business:

This organisation operates independently but is part of a large, well-established international group. Their mission is to make Britain more connected, enabling smarter, greener lives.

About the Role:

As Senior Legal Counsel , you’ll play a key role in advising on complex commercial and technology matters. You’ll lead high-value sourcing and tech transactions (including outsourcing, cloud, and software deals), and collaborate closely with stakeholders across operations, commercial, and finance. The role also involves working with senior leadership, government, and regulatory bodies in a highly regulated environment.

About you

You’ll bring strong in-house legal experience, ideally with a background in TMT from a reputable private practice. You’ll have a solid track record in commercial and procurement law, particularly in leading multi-million-pound technology transactions. The ability to simplify complex legal and commercial issues into clear, actionable advice is essential, along with a collaborative, pragmatic approach and excellent stakeholder management skills. Confidence operating at senior levels and influencing decision-makers is key.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing legal team at a pivotal time of transformation. You’ll be part of a supportive, collegiate environment where your work directly contributes to the decarbonisation of Great Britain.

We’re partnering with a purpose-led organisation at the forefront of the UK’s transition to a smarter, more sustainable future. As they continue to grow and evolve, they’re looking to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team.

About the Business:

This organisation operates independently but is part of a large, well-established international group. Their mission is to make Britain more connected, enabling smarter, greener lives.

About the Role:

As Senior Legal Counsel , you’ll play a key role in advising on complex commercial and technology matters. You’ll lead high-value sourcing and tech transactions (including outsourcing, cloud, and software deals), and collaborate closely with stakeholders across operations, commercial, and finance. The role also involves working with senior leadership, government, and regulatory bodies in a highly regulated environment.

About you

You’ll bring strong in-house legal experience, ideally with a background in TMT from a reputable private practice. You’ll have a solid track record in commercial and procurement law, particularly in leading multi-million-pound technology transactions. The ability to simplify complex legal and commercial issues into clear, actionable advice is essential, along with a collaborative, pragmatic approach and excellent stakeholder management skills. Confidence operating at senior levels and influencing decision-makers is key.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing legal team at a pivotal time of transformation. You’ll be part of a supportive, collegiate environment where your work directly contributes to the decarbonisation of Great Britain.

Job title: Legal Counsel - Commercial & Technology

Location: Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive with executive benefits

What you'll be doing:

• Providing proactive, commercially focused legal support on technology and IP-related matters across the BAE Systems group
• Advising o.

About the Role

We are working with a FTSE 100 retail company to hire a Senior Legal Counsel (AI & Technology). In this role you will support an evolving technology landscape by providing expert legal advice on complex technology transactions, including SaaS, cloud, and AI-related agreements. Acting as a trusted partner to Technology and Procurement teams, you’ll play a key role in enabling innovation across the business while contributing to the Legal team’s transformation and continuous improvement journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to the Technology team (including senior leadership) and Technology Procurement, supporting business objectives and enhancing competitiveness.
• Support the Heads of Legal in building centres of expertise for Technology and AI.
• Advise on a broad range of strategic technology projects and lead negotiations on high-value contracts.
• Conduct horizon scanning and proactively anticipate legal and regulatory developments across AI & Tech, providing timely input and training where needed.
• Maintain and update legal templates to reflect changes in law, regulation, and market practice.
• Manage external counsel on occasion, ensuring advice is appropriately scoped, cost-effective, and commercially focused.
• Contribute to the Legal team’s transformation journey, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide coaching and guidance to more junior members of the team to support their development.

Skills and Experience Required

• Qualified solicitor with experience specialising in technology law and technology transactions. (Ideally 3 – 6 PQE)
• Strong enthusiasm for technology, AI, and innovation, with broad commercial contracts experience.
• Proven ability to independently draft and negotiate SaaS, IT licensing, and cloud agreements.
• Customer-focused, solutions-oriented, and pragmatic approach, with strong commercial acumen.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with experienced internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts and positively influence business decisions.

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