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Linklaters

Linklaters

• apply technical and commercial understanding to achieve business outcomes via effective programs of change and investment;
• provide guidance for the technical design of systems and projects, ensuring solutions are architected for global delivery;
• collaborate with all areas of the Technology department and business on the role of architecture, influencing key stakeholders towards changes that develop the technology platform in line with the strategy;
• ensure the Firms business strategy, technology strategy and market trends are aligned in the enterprises processes and systems;
• examine areas of the Technology function, looking for opportunities to improve the services we offer to the Practice and our clients, whether that service improvement is a quality / productivity improvement or a cost reduction; and,
• drive business value from strategic investments by exploiting existing technology platforms.

• Identify areas of the business where technology can achieve an improved service, adding value to the client, with measurable payback.
• Exploit the existing technology platform identifying areas where technology can provide an enhanced service.
• Understand the scope of the Practice activities, documenting business drivers and priorities through engagement of appropriate Technology teams, key members of Business Teams and the Practice.
• Research new technologies relevant to Linklaters business goals and the technology platform.
• Maintain architectural and strategic trend knowledge of:
• people technologies, particularly those supporting professional services firms;
• data analytics platforms; and,
• cloud technologies.
• Produce, maintain and communicate enterprise architecture resources (roadmaps, strategies, etc.) that are aligned with the aims of the Business and our Technology strategy, collaborating closely with Technology stakeholders in their development.
• Influence the full lifecycle of the technical solutions delivered by business projects from initial concept, requirements gathering, specification, design, delivery and acceptance into operational support.
• Ensure that projects implement change that is global in nature and adhere to appropriate regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Provide services to the Technology department that emphasise good architecture practice and achieve conformity with the Enterprise Architecture.
• Provide an assurance role, ensuring that all architecture activities and deliverables (in-house and outsourced) are produced to a high quality and are consistent with existing standards, policies and strategies
• Undertake regular reviews and audits of the technology platform, producing strategies on its development in line with the Enterprise Architecture.
• Maintain an excellent knowledge of Linklaters technology platform and communicate this to all areas of the business.
• Assess trends and developments that are occurring in the Legal IT sector and more broadly across the industry.

• Act as a Trusted Advisor, through engagement with the Practice and Business Teams, providing strategic technology advice that is easily consumed by all stakeholder levels across the Firm.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and strategies within relevant business areas, including the legal practice and finance.
• Assess emerging trends and establish whether they would benefit the Firm; those trends being related to the economic or political climate, technical advances, or evolution of the legal sector.
• Evaluate technology opportunities from a commercial perspective, ensuring proposed changes add tangible business value.
• Ensure architectural standards and policies align with business goals and priorities.

• Develop good working relationships with business stakeholders as well as all Technology colleagues.
• Maintain and develop strategic relationships with key technology suppliers.

• Practical and commercial experience in a strategic and/or technical change role within an IT system driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of the technology market and its providers, with an understanding of new and emerging technologies.
• Has worked in an international organisation, with an appreciation of cultural differences and styles.
• Understanding of the techniques and concepts of software and system development, and service management disciplines.
• Experience of working with functions in the people domain, including HR, talent management, recruitment, payroll and learning.
• Experience of enterprise HR platform, such as Workday or Success Factors.
• Experience of other business management domains.
• Knowledge of different project management techniques.
• Experience of working in a product focussed organisation.
• Experience with data analytics and machine learning technologies.
• Commercial Skills
• Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels.
• Previous experience in guiding an organisation through procuring complex, enterprise platforms.
• Negotiating skills.
• Experience within a professional services organisation, preferably within the legal sector.
• Able to operate from London.
• Flexibility to travel throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas as required.

• Private Medical Insurance
• Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
• Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments

• Pension and flexible savings options
• Income protection and life assurance
• Mortgage advice and will-writing services

• Electric car and cycle to work schemes
• Emergency family care
• Additional holiday/birthday leave
• Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
• Travel insurance and season ticket loan
• Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality Network, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Law Practice

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