Innovation Solutions Architect

Role profile

Building on our continued success, our innovative andgrowing Osborne Clarke Solutions (OCS) team is looking for an Innovation SolutionsArchitect, known internally as a Solutions Manager, to join us in Bristol orLondon.

This role will have a primary focus on exploring andpiloting the use of AI technologies, data integrations, orchestration layersand emerging platforms to enhance the delivery of legal services, workingclosely with ITS, Change, and Risk & Compliance teams to pursue better waysof working. The role carries a strong R&D focus, collaborating with OCS andITS leads to identify, evaluate and implement new AI tools, data integrationsolutions (including Boomi and MCPs), and to explore how platforms such as PowerAppsand CoPilot can be leveraged within our existing technology stack.

We currently operate a hybrid working model, enabling us tobenefit from both home and office working.

The Team

Osborne Clarke's Solutions team plays a crucial role inhelping clients explore exactly how they would like legal and related servicesto be delivered to maximise the value to their businesses. The team is clientled, developing new products and services to deliver existing services better,and to deliver entirely new services to meet growing client needs. The teamoperates out of the UK and Europe, with teams of ex-lawyers, and technologistsacross locations.

Our Solutions programme has two key goals. First, to makesure we're responding to client demands for greater value, efficiency andcertainty from their lawyers, whilst maintaining the highest quality. Secondly,in helping us bring innovative ideas to the delivery of our, or our clients',current and new, services. A significant and growing part of this innovationinvolves researching, piloting and integrating AI technologies to transform howwe deliver legal services across the firm.

We want to ensure our lawyers have the best products andresources needed to provide the best possible service to our clients.

Key Role Responsibilities:

AI-Driven Innovation & R&D:

Spearhead initiatives toexplore, pilot and integrate existing and new AI technologies within the firm,working in close collaboration with ITS, Change, and Risk & Compliance teams. Beyond AI, the role will focus on exploring data integrationopportunities using platforms such as Boomi, investigating the potential ofModel Context Protocols (MCPs) and orchestration layers, and developing abroader awareness of how tools such as PowerApps and CoPilot can be leveragedinto our existing platforms including HighQ, Legora and ContractExpress. Engagewith stakeholders across these functions to identify and understand businessneeds and use cases for AI, data integrations, orchestration layers andplatform enhancements in legal service delivery. Research, evaluate and pilotnew tools and initiatives to pursue better ways of working, enhance servicedelivery and improve operational efficiency. This involves staying abreast ofthe latest advancements in AI and adjacent technologies, conducting thoroughresearch and proof-of-concept exercises, and fostering a culture of innovationand experimentation. Working alongside OCS and ITS leads, you will help guidethe firm through the transformative potential of these technologies, ensuringthat solutions are not only cutting-edge but also practical, scalable andimpactful.

Promotion of OC Solutions:

Regular engagement andinteraction with, and demonstrations to, OC colleagues regarding the solutionsavailable through OC Solutions; supporting the production of case studies andother marketing material and speaking at relevant events and conferences.

Role Outline:

• AI, Data & Platform Innovation: Working with OCS and ITSleads, research, evaluate and pilot new AI tools, data integration solutions(including Boomi and MCPs), orchestration layers, and platform capabilities(including PowerApps and CoPilot) to explore how these technologies can enhancethe delivery of legal services and integrate with existing tools such as HighQ,Legora and ContractExpress. Collaborate with ITS, Change, and Risk & Compliance teams to identify use cases, run proof-of-concept pilots, and driveadoption of successful solutions across the firm.
• Champion cross-functional piloting initiatives, coordinatingwith ITS, Change, and Risk & Compliance stakeholders to test and iterate onnew AI-driven ways of working, data integration approaches and platformenhancements, and to build the business case for wider rollout.
• Oversee and manage the delivery of solutions to client andOC teams, enabling the adoption of the solutions.
• Manage and contribute to the build of the resultingsolutions through configuration of the OC technology stack, use of OCS' codingtools, and the development of automated documents for client and/or OC use.
• Ensure solutions are thoroughly tested (incl with clients),and planning/managing a roadmap of iterative changes and improvements to thesolutions.
• Actively participate in the team's product developmentprocess, including client feedback sessions.
• At all times act as a brand ambassador for Osborne ClarkeSolutions.

We are looking for:

As well as having an interest in technology, disruption andproblem solving, we need someone who has:

• AI & Technology Experience: Demonstrated experience inresearching, evaluating and piloting AI technologies and data integrationplatforms to solve business problems, with the ability to workcross-functionally across technology, change and compliance teams.
• Familiarity with integration tools (e.g. Boomi), MCPs,orchestration layers, or low-code/no-code platforms (e.g. PowerApps, CoPilot)
• Experience in a law firm or professional servicesenvironment.
• Proven experience of working with workflow and automationtechnology.
• Evidence of picking up new technologies and becoming asubject matter expert in them.
• Evidence of senior stakeholder management skills.
• Capable of quickly picking up and understanding newtechnologies.
• Comfortable engaging with people and leading client-facingconversations.
• Experience of managing and accepting failure and developingresolution plans to evolve solutions.
• Be curious, creative and have a desire to change things forthe better.
• Be invested in delivering a high-quality client experience.
• Active and supportive team member that looks to contributeto a healthy team dynamic.
• Bring independence and diversity of thought every day.

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generousbenefits. We value the health and wellbeing of our people and our wide range of initiatives and benefits support this.

Our recruitment process

Please note that although we include closing dates for our roles as a guide, we review and progress applications on a rolling basis. At Osborne Clarke we do not make any recruitment decisions using automated decision-making.

We are committed to providing an environment where you can perform to the best of your abilities at every stage of your recruitment experience and beyond. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application stage, interview process, or when working with us, please let us know in confidence.

About Us

Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 talented lawyers in 26 locations*. Our sector-based approach enables us to help our clients tackle the issues they are facing today, and prepare for the ones that they will face tomorrow. Advising them both comprehensively and commercially. We love working closely with our clients on new deals, products and solutions which will transform their businesses, markets and even sectors. And our unique approachable culture is not an added extra, it's fundamental to our success.

AtOsborne Clarkewe value difference and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks- not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality.

*Services in India are provided by a relationship firm