This leading Scottish law firm is currently recruiting for a qualified lawyer to join its Commercial team as a Legal Technologist. You will play a pivotal role in transforming legal service delivery, embedding legal technology, automation, and AI innovation across the firm’s commercial practice.
The successful candidate will collaborate with lawyers, clients, and the firm’s Chief Transformation Officer to identify and implement digital solutions that improve client experiences and internal efficiencies. Key responsibilities include leading legal tech projects from concept to delivery, piloting and refining AI tools, developing no-code or low-code workflows, and engaging directly with clients to co-create tech-enabled legal solutions. There is also the opportunity to contribute to Ignite Lab, Thorntons’ innovation initiative in partnership with the legal tech sector and local universities.
Applicants must be qualified in Scotland or England & Wales, with corporate or commercial experience, and demonstrate a clear passion for innovation in legal practice. Experience with legal tech tools, no-code platforms, automation, and data analysis (e.g., Power BI or SQL) is desirable. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills are essential.
This is a rare opportunity to combine legal expertise with forward-thinking transformation work in one of Scotland’s most respected full-service firms. If this position could be of interest, please do not hesitate to contact either Cameron or Teddie for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 17643)