Summary
We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 30 countries. We’re full‑service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.
What to expect
For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.
Our team
The Architecture and Design team are part of the wider IT Delivery and Operations team.
Our purpose is the practice of analysing, planning, designing and implementing solutions and processes to successfully meet business strategies. It plays a vital role across the firm by determining the IT landscape; defining applications, establishing architecture standards/principles, leading IT transformation and ensuring implementations are secure and fit for purpose
Role and key responsibilities
Eversheds Sutherland is looking for a skilled Intapp architect and implementor to work on their Intapp Open projects. The primary focus of this role is to collaborate with the Business Acceptance Team, IT, and Finance departments to set up Intapp open and terms throughout the company.
The architect will work closely with stakeholders, project managers, business analysts, suppliers, development teams, and support teams to transform business requirements into practical, end-to-end solutions.
1. Analysing business requirements by working directly with stakeholders or in partnership with a business analyst.
2. Comprehending the current architecture
3. Presenting options in an understandable manner and helping stakeholders choose the most suitable one
4. Outlining the desired architecture and creating transition roadmaps
5. Identifying potential risks and proposing appropriate mitigation strategies
6. Leading development and implementation, and addressing any issues that arise during the project cycle.
Skills and experience
We are looking for:
Essential:
7. At least 5 years working experience in one or multiple IT areas.
8. Experience in configuring Intapp products.
9. Knowledge of conflict and compliance processes.
10. A self-driven individual with a passion for delivering value to the firm.
11. The ability to identify, take ownership of, and lead efforts to overcome technical challenges.
12. Familiarity with project delivery cycles and frameworks.
13. An understanding of Quality
14. A desire to learn more about new and existing products.
Desirable:
15. Experience of working within a legal firms.
16. Experience of business analysis and large-scale business process change initiatives.
17. Experience of working with external suppliers, including offshore development teams.
Technology Experience:
18. Experience of project delivery cycles and methodologies such as Agile
19. Intapp Intake
20. Intapp Conflicts
21. Intapp Terms
Personal attributes
22. Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
23. Proficient in diplomacy, persuasion, and influencing others
24. Confident when interacting with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
25. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
26. Solution oriented
27. Practical, resilient, and resourceful, with the ability to quickly adapt to changing situations.
What’s in it for you?
At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.
28. We’re fair, transparent and equitable
29. We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
30. We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
31. We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
32. We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
33. We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
34. We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
Diversity and inclusion
At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.
We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.