Legal Technology & AI Attorney - International Disputes

London | Hybrid Working

A rare opportunity for a disputes lawyer to move into a non-fee earning role at the forefront of AI, innovation and legal technology.

An elite international law firm is seeking a Legal Technology & AI Attorney to join its Knowledge Management & AI function, supporting a leading International Disputes practice.

This position sits at the intersection of legal expertise, technology and innovation and is ideal for a lawyer who is passionate about the future of legal services and how AI can transform the way lawyers work.

The Opportunity

Working closely with lawyers, knowledge professionals and technology teams, you will help shape and drive the adoption of AI and emerging technologies across the International Disputes group.

This is a highly visible role where you will act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, helping to identify opportunities for innovation and developing practical solutions that improve efficiency, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation and emerging technologies within disputes workflows.
• Evaluate, test and implement AI-powered legal technology solutions.
• Develop and enhance knowledge resources, precedents and best-practice materials.
• Create and improve AI-assisted workflows, prompt libraries and automation tools.
• Deliver training and support to lawyers on AI tools and technology adoption.
• Act as a key point of contact for AI and legal technology within the Disputes practice.
• Collaborate with Knowledge Management, IT, Research and Practice Management teams globally.
• Gather stakeholder feedback and drive continuous improvement of systems and processes.

About You

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales.
• Strong background in Litigation, Arbitration or another contentious practice area.
• Ideally 4+ years' PQE.
• Genuine interest in AI, legal technology and innovation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable delivering training and influencing lawyers at all levels.
• Curious, commercially minded and enthusiastic about driving change.
• Looking to utilise legal expertise in a strategic, non-billing capacity.

Why Consider This Role?

• Opportunity to move away from fee earning whilst remaining closely connected to high-quality disputes work.
• Join a firm investing heavily in AI, innovation and legal technology.
• Work alongside dedicated AI and technology specialists.
• Help shape how a leading international disputes practice uses AI and emerging technology.
• Become a recognised subject matter expert within a growing and rapidly evolving area.
• Hybrid working environment with strong flexibility and long-term career progression opportunities.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a disputes lawyer who enjoys legal practice but is excited by the future of AI, innovation and the transformation of legal services.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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