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Job Purpose

The Head of Legal Tech Enablement leads the team of legal engineers, document automation specialists and eDiscovery experts within Innovation & Intelligence, driving the strategic direction and implementation of legal tech initiatives across Dentons Europe. This role is critical to transforming legal service delivery through technology-enabled innovation, automation, and process optimisation, delivering measurable value to clients and the firm.

The role encompasses responsibility for the broader legal engineering team, including direct management of Senior Legal Engineers. The Head of Legal Tech Enablement collaborates with firm leadership, practice groups, and business services to identify technology-driven innovation opportunities.

Key activities include defining legal technology strategy, overseeing automation solutions, legal process re-engineering, tool development and deployment, vendor management (with day-to-day vendor coordination delegated to Senior Legal Engineers and Legal Engineers), stakeholder management, and budget oversight.

This position offers significant growth opportunities to shape the future of legal service delivery at a global firm, build a high-performing team, and establish thought leadership in the legal technology and innovation space.

Reports and team scope

The Head of Legal Tech Enablement is expected to have approximately 2 direct reports (Senior Legal Engineers) and will be indirectly responsible for approximately 5 team members in total (2 Senior Legal Engineers, 2 Legal Engineers, 1 Junior Legal Engineer). The team may be distributed across multiple Dentons offices.

Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• Define and execute legal technology strategy and roadmap aligned with firm objectives
• Identify strategic opportunities for technology adoption, automation, and process innovation across practice areas
• Lead business case development and analysis for technology investments
• Establish and track KPIs for legal engineering initiatives
• Drive thought leadership and represent the firm at external legal technology forums and industry events
• Monitor legal tech market trends and emerging technologies, advising leadership on strategic implications

Execution and Core Delivery

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of legal technology solutions including automation tools, workflows, and applications
• Lead complex, high-value legal engineering projects from inception through delivery
• Ensure seamless integration of legal technology solutions with existing firm systems and infrastructure
• Direct vendor evaluation, selection, and relationship management for legal technology platforms
• Champion process re-engineering initiatives to optimise legal service delivery
• Maintain hands-on involvement in critical projects requiring senior technical expertise

People Management

• Build, lead, and develop the Legal Tech Enablement team
• Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews for direct reports
• Allocate resources effectively across projects and priorities
• Recruit top talent and build capabilities within the team
• Mentor Senior Legal Engineers in technical leadership and project management

Cross-functional Coordination and Communication

• Partner with practice group leaders to understand needs and co-create technology solutions
• Collaborate with lawyers across all countries and practice groups, Technology, Clients & Markets, and other business services functions
• Present to Innovation & Intelligence leadership on legal engineering initiatives and outcomes
• Act as primary point of contact for senior stakeholders on legal technology matters
• Facilitate change management and user adoption across the organisation
• Manage client-facing aspects of legal technology demonstrations and implementations

Quality and Compliance

• Establish and enforce quality standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks for legal engineering work
• Maintain documentation standards and knowledge repositories
• Ensure ethical use of AI and emerging technologies in legal applications

Coaching and Professional Development

• Develop learning pathways and competency frameworks for the team
• Provide coaching and mentorship to Senior Legal Engineers and support their career progression
• Create opportunities for team members to develop new skills and take on stretch assignments
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination within the team and across the firm

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Law preferred and/or Computer Science, Engineering, Social Sciences or related field
• Advanced degree (Master's/MBA) in Technology, Legal Innovation, or related discipline (preferred)
• Legal qualification (law degree or equivalent)

Experience

• Minimum 5-6 years in legal technology, legal engineering, or legal operations
• Proven track record of leading legal technology initiatives in a law firm, corporate legal department, or legal tech company
• Experience in strategic planning, business case development, and stakeholder management at senior levels
• Direct experience with legal workflow automation, document automation, process design, or legal application development
• Background in consulting, legal operations transformation, or change management is a plus

Specialized knowledge

• Deep understanding of legal processes, workflows, and service delivery models
• Expert knowledge of legal technology ecosystem including automation platforms, document assembly tools, matter management systems, and emerging AI/ML applications in legal
• Strong understanding of legal practice area requirements and challenges
• Knowledge of data governance, information security, and regulatory compliance in legal contexts

Skills and competencies

Technical skills

• Proficiency with legal technology platforms (e.g., transaction management, document automation, workflow tools)
• Experience with low-code/no-code development platforms and automation tools
• Strong analytical skills to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and project management methodologies
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques for measuring ROI and impact

Soft skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills: Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences; strong presentation skills; ability to influence and persuade senior stakeholders
• Leadership and team management: Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams; strong coaching and mentoring capabilities; inclusive leadership style
• Strategic thinking: Ability to see the big picture, anticipate trends, and develop long-term strategies; commercial acumen and business judgement
• Teamwork and collaboration: Excellent at building relationships across functions and geographies; skilled at facilitating collaboration and driving consensus
• Attitudinal and behavioural: Innovative mindset with intellectual curiosity; resilient and adaptable to change; client-focused approach; demonstrates integrity and ethical judgement
• Self-management and drive: Highly organised with excellent time management; self-motivated with ability to work autonomously; results-oriented with accountability for outcomes; comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate complex organisations

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
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• Transport Card - Madrid
• Nursery