Job Description

Legal Technologist

Flexible location - Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Perth, or Inverness

At Thorntons Law, every moment matters. Join us as a Legal Technologist and you'll feel inspired. You'll feel connected. You'll feel like you belong. And it all begins from the moment you join us.

That's because we've created a different kind of law firm. Here, you'll build relationships with clients and colleagues that really last. You'll help shape what happens now, and what comes next. And we'll support and encourage you to be the best you can be.

This is what life at Thorntons is all about. And this is your moment to be part of it.

About the role

In this role, you'll be the driving force helping us bridge the gap between exceptional legal expertise and the power of emerging technologies. You'll work at the heart of our commercial practice, identifying opportunities to transform how we deliver services, improve client experiences, and embed AI and automation into the fabric of our work.

You'll collaborate with lawyers, clients, and the transformation team to bring bold ideas to life -- from uncovering AI use cases and developing no-code solutions to shaping future strategies that give our teams and clients a genuine competitive edge. This is about more than just tools and systems -- it's about reimagining how law is practised.

It's about:

Innovation & Strategy

Partnering with practice leaders and the Chief Transformation Officer to define and deliver strategic priorities. Spotting opportunities for AI and technology to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, and improve client outcomes. Building business cases for new solutions and ensuring they align with our overall strategy.

Project Delivery

Leading on transformation projects from concept to delivery -- ensuring solutions are practical, impactful, and embedded. Acting as the key link between lawyers, our Transformation Team, and clients. Piloting AI solutions, gathering feedback, and refining to maximise value. Using no-code or low-code tools to develop and maintain solutions Collaborate with our AI and Data Services team to integrate or develop solutions or workflows

Client Engagement

Working directly with clients to identify opportunities to embed technology into their legal work. Helping to craft competitive bids that showcase our tech-enabled approach. Occasionally engaging in fee-earning work to fully understand and solve client challenges.
As part of our commitment to innovation, the successful candidate will contribute to Ignite Lab--a pioneering collaboration between Thorntons, the legal tech community and local universities --designed to transform legal education and practice through cutting-edge technology, multi-disciplinary learning, and real-world problem solving.

What you'll need

We're looking for:

A qualified lawyer (Scotland or England & Wales) with corporate or commercial law experience (NQ+). A passion for innovation and the role technology can play in legal services. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills -- you can engage with both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience with LegalTech, AI, and no-code platforms, plus familiarity with the MS365 suite, process automation, and project management. Skills in data analysis and visualisation (e.g., Power BI, SQL)

Your Impact

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of legal service delivery from the inside.

You'll work on projects that make a real difference to how we work and how clients experience our services. It's a role for someone who wants to blend legal expertise with cutting-edge technology and isn't afraid to challenge "the way things have always been done."

If you're a lawyer who thrives on solving problems, exploring new ideas, and turning them into real-world change -- we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

We offer much more than just a competitive salary, and we're committed to looking after our people in every way. Here's just some of the benefits available:

Benefits

39 Days Annual Leave (includes 5 fixed public holidays) Contributory Pension Scheme with salary exchange Private Medical Insurance Critical Illness Cover Income Protection Cover Group Life Assurance Exceptional maternity, paternity, partner and adoption leave packages Assisted Conception & IVF Leave Health care cash plan to support everyday health expenses 24-hour wellbeing support Free Legal fees for moving home and life planning Cycle to Work Scheme Gym Discounts Retail Discounts

Professional development

Access to a wide range of opportunities to build your expertise and advance your career, through courses, specialist accreditations, training, or business skills development.

Belonging

At Thorntons, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure that everyone has a positive experience when applying to join us. If you have a disability or are neurodivergent and need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know -- we'll do everything we can to support you.

We work flexibly to meet the needs of our clients and our people. While not every role is the same, most offer a hybrid working pattern. We'll work with you to agree the right arrangement that supports you, the role, and our clients.

Make the moment matter

If you're looking for a career with a different kind of law firm, this is the moment to find out more - and apply.

Choosing the right company is about more than just the work--it's about the people, the culture, and the opportunities to grow. At Thorntons Law, we've built something different. We're one of Scotland's largest and most respected full-service legal firms, but more importantly, we're a firm that invests in you--your development, your ambitions, and your future.

All you need to do is apply by 7th September and we'll be in touch.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G2 1DY