Senior Legal Engineer

The role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Senior Legal Engineer to join our growing Legal Engineering team here at Simmons & Simmons.

Joining one of our market-facing scrum teams, Legal Engineers deliver challenging, client-facing projects, using tools and skills to unlock new value, efficiencies and insights.

Simmons Wavelength is the home of legal engineering at Simmons & Simmons; using data engineering, process optimisation and creative design to deliver digitised solutions for our clients. We exist because the business of law is continually evolving; the scale, complexity and urgency of legal work is accelerating. New approaches to these challenges are needed.

What will you do:

• Play an active role in the design, planning and execution of client projects as part of an agile multi-functional team.
• Bring together and manage a team with diverse skillsets to ensure project success.
• Understand and analyse legal/business processes using advanced process mapping skills or other visualisation methods.
• Work closely with lawyers and colleagues from across the firm as SMEs and manage all stakeholders effectively.
• Study the legal technology market on a regular basis and maintain a thorough understanding of the biggest market players and technologies; organise demos to keep up to date.
• Use information to critically assess options and to articulate and support the potential range of approaches that could be applied to problem solving.
• Deliver client solutions using the Microsoft suite alongside other technology platforms such as HighQ, Contract Express, Relativity, Bryter and Kira.
• Actively participate in our Wavelength Academy to grow and share skills and expertise contributing to team-wide professional development.
• Engage with our internal and external clients to market and promote our services.

What we are looking for:

• Has a degree, equivalent qualification or relatable work experience.
• Has 5+ years of experience of working in the legal sector.
• Has experience of working with data, design or technology.
• Has good listening skills, and an ability to summarise information
• Is an analytical thinker and has experience in applying their skills to solving complex, multifaceted legal problems.
• Thrives in a team environment, wants to be part of a diverse and inclusive team and has great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Can multi task and is proactive when it comes to projects; displays a willingness to understand the client's needs.
• Has excellent stakeholder management skills and can communicate advanced concepts clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Is interested in driving forward the potential for adding more process skill and more data skill within the delivery of legal services to delight our clients.
• Has experience of marketing and promoting data, design and/or technology solutions to clients and the wider market.

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone's voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You'll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Some key information:

• We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
• We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• We bring together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities via Simmons & Simmons Solutions that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
• We are proud to rank as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
• We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
• All UK offices have their own artwork collections - including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.
• We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our Business Plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm.

Equal opportunities:

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:

• Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
• Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.
• Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
• We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.

If you're interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team . To apply for the role, click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit our career page for more details.