Innovation Specialist
London - hybrid working available
£45,000 - £55,000 + excellent company benefits
Join a forward-thinking professional services firm where innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s how we deliver smarter, better client outcomes. As a Innovation Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and rolling out transformative solutions, helping lawyers and clients work more efficiently, collaboratively, and creatively.
This is a career-defining opportunity to apply cutting-edge technology and process improvements in a dynamic environment that values new ideas and rewards impact.
Key Responsibilities of the Innovation Specialist:
Support change projects – assist with client service, collaboration, and process improvement initiatives across the firm.
Turn ideas into action – help translate lawyer and client needs into practical solutions using legal tech, automation, and data tools.
Learn and apply legal tech – gain hands-on experience with platforms such as document automation, AI tools, and collaboration systems.
Connect teams – support communication between lawyers, technologists, and clients, helping to simplify complex ideas.
Promote innovation – contribute to training sessions, showcases, and awareness campaigns that embed innovation in day-to-day work.
Stay curious – keep up with emerging technologies and market trends, exploring how new tools could benefit the firm.
Skills & Attributes of the Innovation Specialist:
Some experience or strong interest in legal technology, process improvement, or innovation (e.g. through work experience, internships, or academic projects).
Excellent communication skills – able to explain concepts clearly and work well with a variety of stakeholders.
An understanding of how legal or professional services operate, with an interest in how technology can improve delivery.
Organised, proactive, and keen to learn – able to manage tasks, support multiple projects, and take initiative.
A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.
Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.
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