Senior Legal Engineer

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.We are currently looking for a dynamic Senior Legal Engineer to join our growing Legal Engineering team.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.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.Understand and analyse legal/business processes using advanced process mapping skills or other visualisation methods.Understand the Generative AI and AI 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.Deliver client solutions using the Microsoft suite (including Power Platforms) alongside other technology platforms such as HighQ, Contract Express, Relativity, and Kira.Use information to critically assess options and to articulate and support the potential range of approaches that could be applied to problem solving.Serve as the internal “Voice of Customer” by regularly sharing product feedback and collaborating with our Product team to improve the AI product.Actively participate in our Wavelength Academy to grow and share skills and expertise contributing to team-wide professional development.Stay up-to-date on product releases and learning the latest product functionality.A willingness to flex and apply your skills to business activity in a way that meets the evolving and growing needs of our business.What we are looking for:Has 5+ years of experience of working in the legal sector, preferably with a focus on AI and tech.Has a deep understanding of AI-driven legal tools and their application in the legal sector.Has experience of working with legal processes, data, design or technology.Has excellent listening skills, and an ability to summarise complex information.Thrives in a team environment, wants to be part of a diverse and inclusive team and has great interpersonal and communication skills.Can multitask 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.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 top 30 Employer for Working Families and a top 25 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 Hurst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.Equal opportunities:We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to equal opportunities in employment.We believe in equality of opportunity, irrespective of race or ethnicity, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. We ensure that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly during the recruitment and selection processes.At Simmons & Simmons we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in.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.About Us

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