CB Resourcing

Senior Data Advisor London - Law An opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded, top-tier law firm with an exceptional reputation across private capital, private wealth, M&A and disputes, and a reputation among industry peers as a leader in early adoption and embracing technology as means of gaining a competitive advantage. This Data Advisor role sits within a well-established legal technology function and offers the chance to shape how data and AI are used across the firm. The team is focused on developing innovative, technology-led solutions that enhance legal service delivery, and this position will play a key role in supporting those objectives This is the first dedicated data specialist hire within the Knowledge & Data function and offers ownership and the opportunity to influence strategy from the outset. You ll work closely with Partners, Knowledge Lawyers and Business Services teams to identify and deliver data-led improvements across the firm. The key objectives and responsibilities in this Senior Data Advisor role will include, but not be limited to: • Identifying opportunities to use data, AI and automation to improve legal services • Analysing data from across the firm (clients, matters, finance, knowledge systems) to generate insight • Designing and building legal knowledge data structures and AI-ready datasets • Developing dashboards and reports to track usage, impact and performance • Translating complex analysis into clear, practical recommendations • Supporting data governance, quality and wider data strategy initiatives • Collaborating with stakeholders across IT, risk, finance and marketing • Keeping up to date with emerging technologies and supporting innovation across the firm To be a suitable candidate for this Senior Data Advisor role, a strong mix of the following is required: • Experience in data, analytics or AI within a professional services or corporate environment • Strong technical skills (e.g. Python, SQL, working with structured and unstructured data) • Hands-on exposure to AI tools and concepts (e.g. large language models, data platforms) • Experience building reports or dashboards (Power BI, Tableau or similar) • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences • Strong stakeholder management and a collaborative working style • A proactive, commercially minded approach with an interest in innovation

Join a leading law firm at the forefront of legal technology and innovation Our client is a prestigious law firm committed to embracing emerging legal technologies to enhance service delivery, streamline processes, and create innovative solutions for their clients. They are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that values continuous development and forward-thinking approaches. Responsibilities Lead strategic AI and innovation initiatives across legal practices and client programmes Identify and develop opportunities to transform legal services through automation, data, and process redesign Support the delivery of client-facing innovation projects and contribute to pitches and demonstrations Represent the firm at external events and industry forums on legal technology topics Manage complex innovation projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders and workstreams from design to deployment Advise partners, lawyers, and senior staff on the application of AI and legal technology solutions Drive change management activities to ensure successful adoption and integration of new tools Evaluate emerging legal technologies, vendors, and market developments to inform strategic decisions Contribute to governance frameworks, monitor solution quality, and measure success via relevant metrics Mentor and develop team members, contributing to knowledge sharing and best practice standards Qualifications 3-5 years experience in legal technology, legal innovation, AI, or related fields Minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent in any subject Proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders such as lawyers and partners to implement innovative solutions Hands-on experience with enterprise AI platforms like Harvey, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, or similar Strong understanding of AI use cases within legal services, including research, drafting, knowledge management, and automation Experience leading stakeholder engagement, training, and change management activities Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills Commercial awareness of legal service delivery models and processes A genuine interest in emerging technologies and their application in professional environments