Job Description

Role

Legal Innovation Business Partner

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Category:

Business professional

Team:

Operations

Location:

Bristol

Terms:

Permanent



Are you passionate about legal innovation and technology?



Do you thrive on solving complex problems and partnering with teams to deliver smarter, more efficient ways of working? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Team

You will join a team dedicated to reshaping how innovation is delivered at Burges Salmon. We work with lawyers, clients, and business professionals to design practical solutions that make processes more efficient, improve client outcomes, and prepare the firm for the future.

About the Role

As a Legal Innovation Business Partner, you'll help shape how technology and innovation are used across the firm. Reporting to the Senior Innovation Business Partner, you'll work on projects that improve operations and client service, from introducing new legal tech to automating processes. This role involves both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, working closely with lawyers, IT specialists, and business teams to make change happen.

What You'll Do

Identify opportunities for innovation and help deliver practical solutions. Partner with teams to understand their needs and co-design innovative solutions. Research and test emerging technologies such as AI and automation. Lead pilot projects and support wider rollouts of new tools. Help teams adopt new systems through training and change management.

What We're Looking For

Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, Law, or related field. Experience in innovation, technology, or project management within professional services. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Knowledge of legal tech platforms and emerging technologies. Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to change.

Essential

Interest in innovation and willingness to try new approaches. Understanding of law firm operations and client needs. Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships.

Why Burges Salmon?

At Burges Salmon, we believe in empowering our people to make a difference. You'll join a firm that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion. We offer hybrid working, a supportive culture, and opportunities to grow your career in a forward-thinking environment.



We're proud to have recently been named "Law Firm of the Year" at the Legal Business Awards 2025 and RollOnFriday's 'Best Law Firm to Work At' for four years running and one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024. We're also Platinum-accredited by Investors in People for our commitment to developing our people.



We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an accessible recruitment process and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We're happy to discuss flexible working options for this role.



Interested in applying or want to learn more?



The full job description is linked below. If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Ayesha Arshad, Resourcing Specialist, at Ayesha.Arshad@burges-salmon.com.



The closing date for applications will be Friday, 14th December.

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Meet the recruiter

Ayesha Arshad

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Ayesha.Arshad@burges-salmon.com


+44 117 307 6807