A extremely reputable international law firm that is based in London has a new requirement for a Senior Information Services and Research Manager. This role will be joining an award winning Knowledge function and will head up a small team of extremely well established and longstanding information professionals. For the past couple of years this role has been one that has been operating in a project orientated environment and this is set to continue, particularly as the firm seeks to grow within the US and embraces the challenges of integrating AI capabilities into many aspects of the firm including Information Services and Research.

A strong candidate will be an established information services or research leader, an outstanding relationship builder and ideally, but not essentially, have some exposure to the US market.

The primary objectives and responsibilities in this Senior Research and Information Services Manager role include, but are not limited to:

• Leading a small team of information services professionals that are extremely capable and longstanding within the firm
• Define and implement the information services and research strategy including the delivery of research and current awareness services
• Oversee the continuous development of the firms training for research capability
• Leveraging technology, especially AI, seeking out opportunities and identifying the potential risks and implementing appropriate governance
• Managing the relationships with suppliers, resource procurement and budgets
• Seeking out opportunities to continuously improve and enhance the services lawyers receive from information services and research

To be a suitable candidate for this Senior Research and Information Services Manager role, a strong mix of the following is required:

• Previous experience in an information services or research leadership role, ideally in a legal setting
• Demonstrable experience of delivering on strategy and continuous improvement
• Considerable expertise across business and legal information research, and able to operate as an SME
• Experience in the management, procurement and budgets for information resources
• Refined leadership, stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills
• The ability to manage projects (often concurrent) from inception to delivery
• A deep understanding of the legal information landscape including trends, risks, opportunities and in particular how technology (GenAI) is leveraged
• A related qualification is extremely desirable, but is not essential.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Technology & Innovation Manager to join the innovation function of a highly regarded professional services organisation. This role sits at the intersection of business transformation, legal operations, technology, and AI, helping to drive the implementation and adoption of innovative solutions across the firm.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead complex transformation initiatives, champion process improvement, and deliver AI-enabled solutions that generate measurable business value.

The Opportunity

As a senior member of the innovation team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how technology and AI are adopted across business services functions. You will combine project leadership, business analysis, change management, and technology expertise to identify opportunities for transformation and ensure successful implementation of innovative solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced innovation, transformation, legal operations, or technology professional who enjoys working with senior stakeholders and delivering meaningful organisational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of AI, technology, and transformation initiatives across business functions.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Conduct business analysis, requirements gathering, workflow mapping, and process redesign activities.
• Develop business cases and implementation plans for new technologies and innovation programmes.
• Drive adoption and change management activities to ensure successful embedding of new tools and ways of working.
• Develop and implement AI and technology solutions that improve business performance.
• Define and track success metrics, benefits realisation, and ROI for innovation initiatives.
• Collaborate with technology, data, risk, compliance, and operational teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Monitor developments in AI, legal technology, automation, and related markets to identify emerging opportunities.
• Contribute to governance frameworks and responsible AI initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while helping shape best practices across the innovation function.

About You

You will bring a combination of technology, transformation, and stakeholder management expertise, together with a strong interest in AI and innovation.

Ideal candidates will have:

• 5+ years' experience delivering technology, innovation, transformation, or operational improvement programmes within a professional services environment.
• Strong project and programme management capabilities.
• Experience in business analysis, process mapping, workflow optimisation, and process redesign.
• Proven change management and technology adoption experience.
• Understanding of AI, generative AI, automation, and digital workplace technologies.
• Experience working with technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, SharePoint, Power BI, workflow automation tools, or similar platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Experience delivering cross-functional projects involving multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to measure impact and demonstrate business value.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead high-profile AI and innovation programmes.
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives.
• Work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
• Influence how emerging technologies transform business operations.
• Genuine scope to shape innovation strategy and future ways of working.

A global law firm that has a UK base in Central London has a requirement for a Librarian. This role would be joining a team of around 5 and supports their operations in the UK, Europe and Middle East. The position has a broad remit of responsibilities that includes legal and business research, current awareness, training and resource adminstration and management. The team is one that is very longstanding and with the capacity to help someone grow into the role, but equally someone with a considerable experience would be viewed as an asset. Within the Library function, the team typically work 3 days on site and 2 days from home.

The primary responsibilities and objectives in the role include, but are not limited to:

• Providing a legal and business research service to lawyers in the UK, Europe and the Middle East
• Supporting on the production of current awareness and news alerts
• The provision of training on library usage and research methods to new starters and established staff
• Playing a role in the ongoing adoption of AI such as best practice, training and operating within the guidelines of the firm
• Managing and administering the research resources and subsriptions within the library function
• Ensuring that the SharePoint intranet and other KM specific and library systems are updated

To be a suitable candidate for this Law Librarian role, a strong mix of the following is required:

• Ideally, at least a couple of couple of years of similar experience gained in a legal or professional services information setting
• Strong business and legal research skills using Lexis, Westlaw and commercial research databases
• Some experience providing current awareness and new bulletin services would be extremely beneficial
• Highly organised and an ability to manage conflicting priortities and stakeholder needs
• Refined communication and relationship building skills
• Ideally, you will possess a Library Science related qualification