Senior Legal Product and Innovation Manager (12 Month FTC)
Location: London
Hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (flexible working applications considered)
Office Days: 40-60% of your time in the office
At Kingsley Napley, we're investing in innovation, legal technology and AI to transform how we deliver services to our clients. We're looking for a Senior Legal Product and Innovation Manager to join us for a 12-month maternity cover and play a key role in delivering our innovation strategy.
This is an exciting opportunity for an established legal innovation professional who is ready to step into a more senior role. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the firm, lead high-profile projects and help drive the adoption of legal technology and AI solutions that deliver real business impact.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Innovation and Knowledge, you'll lead a varied portfolio of innovation, legal technology and AI initiatives across the firm.
Working closely with lawyers, business services teams, clients and technology vendors, you'll help identify opportunities, implement solutions and drive adoption across the business.
Key responsibilities include
- Delivering innovation and AI projects aligned to the firm's strategic priorities.
- Managing legal technology products, pilots and product roadmaps.
- Driving engagement with AI tools and technology-enabled solutions.
- Facilitating workshops, training and change initiatives.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the firm.
- Working collaboratively with third-party technology providers.
- Supporting AI governance and innovation best practice.
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributing to the firm's innovation culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
We're looking for someone with a proven background in legal innovation who is equally comfortable shaping ideas and delivering them.
You will bring
- Experience in legal innovation, legal technology, legal operations, knowledge management or product management.
- A strong understanding of AI and emerging technologies within professional services.
- Experience leading technology-enabled projects and change initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
- Energy, curiosity and a hands-on approach to delivering outcomes.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected innovation team at an exciting stage of its development. We have a clear vision, strong leadership support and an ambitious roadmap already in place. We're looking for someone who can help bring that vision to life.
You'll work alongside recognised subject matter experts, gain exposure to senior leadership and play a visible role in shaping the future of legal services at Kingsley Napley. It's an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their innovation career and make a meaningful impact.
Benefits
At Kingsley Napley, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. We offer:
- Hybrid working
- Pension scheme with firm contributions
- Life assurance, permanent health insurance, private medical insurance and dental insurance
- Annual salary review, promotion opportunities and discretionary performance award
- 24/7 available Employee Assistance & Therapy programme
- 6 free 11 therapy sessions through Self Space
- Cycle to work scheme and in office bike storage, season ticket loan
- Health screenings
- Holiday buy/sell/bank
- Retail & technology vouchers
- GymFlex: discounted gym rates, wellness subsidy, gym loan
- Holiday accrual with length of service
- Time off for good causes
Why KN?
Whilst we are very proud of the work we do, it is our people who are the key to our success. KN takes wellness and wellbeing very seriously, and we have a number of initiatives and programmes in place to ensure that our people feel included, happy and motivated at work.
We look for passionate, committed and diverse ‘team players’ whose core values align with ours.
Kingsley Napley is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
