About Us
Successful businesses rely on a unique set of
ideas
and
people
. We help our clients protect and develop those vital assets, unlocking
possibilities
for future success.
From iconic brands and leading multinationals to pioneering start-ups, we are proud to work with a huge range of inspiring clients, helping them to turn their ideas into reality and get the best from - and for - their people.
Our people are not only exceptional at what they do, they also enjoy doing it and consistently give their best to a firm they're proud to be part of. This stems from our
firm culture
and our ethos of
bravery and kindness
. That ethos runs through everything we do, from our approach to recruitment, business practices, and DEI activities to the day-to-day environment in our office and our relationships with clients.
With an internationally minded team of more than 700 working across key areas of law – plus strategic partnerships around the world – we've got both the combination and calibre of legal experts it takes to enable our clients' businesses to thrive. Whether it is providing global employment law advice, managing a global IP portfolio or piecing together a multijurisdictional corporate transaction, we are able to have the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
About the Team
This role sits within the IT team which comprises 40 plus technology specialists based in our London, Cardiff, Manchester and Belfast offices. Our role is to deliver industry-leading technology solutions for our clients, our staff and our communities, underpinning the firm's future products and services to enable business growth and enhance profitability.
About the role
We are seeking a skilled Power Platform Product Specialist to join our Product Portfolio Team. Your expertise in designing and customising applications, and creating workflows, will be crucial in driving innovation and process automation across the firm. You will collaborate closely with the wider product team to analyse business requirements, design efficient solutions, and ensure we successfully maintain and implement our Power Platform & DMS applications.
This individual will apply proven communication and problem-solving skills to contribute to issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information and software systems.
Key Responsibilities
Operational
Design and develop Power Platform apps, automations and Copilots
Contribute to our adoption of AI, building workflows to improve business process.
* Contribute and communicate training and documentation for end users, attend user groups as necessary, and other user-related activities.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture, design specifications, and user guides, to facilitate knowledge sharing and future enhancements.
* Stay up to date with the latest Power Platform features and capabilities, evaluate their potential impact on the organisation, and propose innovative solutions for process improvement.
* Take ownership of support escalations.
* Consult with company's software suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems or Incidents.
* Assist and contribute to pre-testing phases of new systems and improvements
* Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and system administrators, to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
Planning
* Contributes to development and presentation of routine business cases by completing supportive research and other tasks under the supervision of senior team members
* Review and analyses existing applications effectiveness and efficiency, work with the team to implement improvements.
About you
The successful candidate must have a professional manner and first-class communication skills.They must be highly organised and able to demonstrate a pro-active approach to their work with the ability to work on their own initiative. They must enjoy working in a busy team environment and will need to have a flexible and co-operative nature, as well as excellent stakeholder management skills and willing attitude.
Experience and Qualifications:
* Proven experience as a Power Platform expert, with a strong focus on Power Apps & Power Automate
* Strong knowledge of Power Automate for creating workflows, approvals, and business process automation.
* Familiarity with NetDocuments or similar DMS applications
* Experience with M365 suite of applications
* Strong problem solving and customer service skills.
Abilities and desired qualities:
* Experience of working in a legal or professional services environment would be highly beneficial.
* Excellent organisation, attention to detail and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload often to tight deadlines.
* Natural problem solver, with a proactive nature.
* Client focused, with ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build successful relationships at all levels.
* Team player with a flexible and willing attitude.
* Flexibility to work additional hours from time to time where resource requirements dictate.
At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process by supporting anyone who requires adjustments, in order to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. All applicants will be considered equally and fairly. If you'd like to request any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexible working patterns, please email the recruitment team in confidence ).