Legal Technologist - AI & Digital Transformation - Edinburgh

Anderson Strathern is a modern, innovative law firm. We’re proud of our history but firmly focussed on an exciting future, one that embraces technology and smarter ways of working.  We’re independent, and proudly so.

As Investors in People and Investors in Young People Gold award holders, we will provide you with comprehensive training and support.

The role will involve

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies including AI, automation, and smart legal tools into legal practice. You will work closely with lawyers and business services teams across the business to enhance efficiency, drive adoption of AI and legal tech tools, and shape how the firm delivers legal services in a rapidly evolving market.

As a Legal Technologist, you will be expected to

• Technology Enablement: Identify, pilot, and implement emerging technologies (including generative AI, contract automation, and legal research tools) that can transform legal workflows and enhance client delivery
• Lawyer Training & Development: Design and deliver training to lawyers and business services teams on legal technology, AI literacy, and digital skills; ensure upskilling aligns with practice group needs and strategic goals
• Knowledge Development: Curate and maintain high-value knowledge resources (precedents, playbooks, legal tech toolkits) that reflect both legal expertise and technological capabilities
• Innovation Champion: Act as a key contact between fee earners, the Business Transformation function, and IT teams to align strategic tech initiatives with lawyer needs.
• Thought Leadership: Monitor legal tech trends and contribute to internal updates, strategy briefs, and external publications where appropriate

About you

• Qualified solicitor
• Demonstrable interest in technology and innovation within legal practice, ideally with hands-on exposure to mainstream legal technology from main venders such as Lexis Nexis, Thomson Reuters, Bighand and Litera.
• Strong communicator and facilitator, with a track record of delivering engaging training and change management to lawyers or professional staff.
• A collaborative, curious mindset with the ability to bridge technical and legal teams effectively.

What you will get in return

• Be part of a firm that is actively investing in legal innovation and AI adoption.
• Influence how we transform the legal profession from within.
• Enjoy flexible working, a supportive culture, and the chance to help shape the digital future of legal services.

Anderson Strathern is an equal opportunities employer.  Our policy is to recruit, develop, nurture and retain a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.