Legal Engineering Manager

Overview

Manager – Legal Engineering | Any Major UK City, hybrid working (3 days a week in the office) | £65,000 - £75,000 + bonus & benefits

A leading global consulting group is seeking a Manager to join its globally regarded legal engineering practice. This role is suited to an experienced legal engineering or legal consulting professional with a strong interest in transformation, technology and legal operations.

You will work closely with law firms and in-house legal teams, helping redesign how legal services are delivered, improving efficiency and supporting the responsible adoption of GenAI. The role combines hands-on delivery with team leadership and client engagement.

• Lead legal transformation work streams – Manage work streams or mid-sized projects for law firms and in-house teams, focusing on process redesign and AI-enabled solutions.
• Drive GenAI implementation – Support development and execution of GenAI strategies, translating objectives into practical solutions. Guide clients on opportunities, risks and key implementation considerations.
• Manage delivery and teams – Oversee day-to-day project delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across legal, engineering and data. Ensure timely delivery within scope while supporting adoption through training.
• Client and stakeholder management – Build strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as a key project contact. Support senior colleagues in account management and identifying further opportunities.
• Support business development – Contribute to proposals, pitches and thought leadership. Help develop the firm’s legal engineering offering and broader market presence.

• Relevant professional experience – Strong experience in legal services, consulting, legal operations or related fields. A legal qualification is beneficial, with understanding of legal processes and delivery.
• GenAI and legal technology expertise – Demonstrates experience with GenAI, large language models and legal tech tools, including involvement in implementation or transformation initiatives.
• Delivery and team leadership – Proven ability to manage work streams or small teams, with experience in project delivery, stakeholder coordination and structured or agile methodologies.
• Stakeholder and communication skills – Confident engaging with clients and internal teams, with ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability – Strong data analysis and structured problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and focus on high-quality outcomes.