About the role: Are you passionate about legal innovation and digital transformation, and want to join an international law firm that is at the cutting edge of technology and solutions for the legal sector?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
We are looking for a Solutions Analyst to join our dynamic CoLab Team.
Based in our Birmingham office, the CoLab Team delivers innovative solutions for our people and clients; and enhances how we run our own business, enabling the firm to adapt, embrace change and generate fresh thinking.
As a Solutions Analyst you will: be at the forefront of revolutionizing our firm's legal services through cutting-edge technology which will support the deployment and optimisation of innovative solutions that elevate the quality and efficiency of our legal offerings.
specialise in an area of our solutions portfolio ("Employee Experience," "Client Experience," "Process Excellence," and "Data Driven Firm.")
– providing critical technical and operational support to ensure these solutions are not only implemented smoothly but also deliver maximum impact.
champion the adoption of new technologies by spearheading training and communication initiatives, empowering both internal and external stakeholders to fully leverage our technological advancements, fostering a culture of innovation and technological fluency.
have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and initiatives across different practice areas and regions, collaborating with lawyers, clients, and other professionals.
have access to the latest tools and platforms that enable us to deliver high-quality and efficient legal services to our clients.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in legal technology, apply now and join our team.About you:We are looking for someone who demonstrates a wealth of experience in legal technology, innovation, or digital transformation, preferably in a law firm, legal technology provider or technology consulting practice.
You will present the experience of supporting and participating in successful technology projects and initiatives, from ideation to implementation and evaluation.
You will also demonstrate a keen and enthusiastic interest in the role and impact of technology in the legal profession, and the ability to learn and share with various audiences, both internally and externally.To this role you will bring: Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a diverse and talented team of legal technology professionals.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, evaluate and implement innovative and effective technology solutions for the firm and its clients.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex and technical information in a clear and engaging manner.
A highly collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders across different functions, levels, and locations.
Qualifications/technical skills required: A bachelor's degree or higher in law, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field.
A solid and growing knowledge of a specific area of the legal technology landscape, such as e-discovery, knowledge management or data analytics, as well as the best practices and standards in the industry.
Proficiency and experience in using and leveraging the Microsoft PowerPlatform with expertise in PowerApps and Power Automate being an advantage, as well as other relevant technologies, such as document automation, contract lifecycle management, artificial intelligence, e-discovery, knowledge management and data analytics.
What We Can Offer You:Gowling WLG has been recognised as one of best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to Work for 24 consecutive years.
Excellent benefits, including: A hybrid approach to office and remote working.
25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to a week's extra annual leave.
Free private medical insurance, and the option to add family members.
A generous pension allowance.
Life assurance covering four times your annual salary.
The chance of a three-month sabbatical every five years.
Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes.
A range of health and wellbeing programmes.
Offices in Birmingham city centre with an onsite restaurant.
Opportunities to flourish in your role through training and personal development.
Equal Opportunities:Gowling WLG is committed both to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment.
The firm believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity, and paternity.
This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment.At Gowling WLG 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.
Our aim is to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals.If you have any queries in relation to this position or would like to see a full job description, please contact Meg Astley at