Head of Innovation & Digital Capability

About the role

You will lead Allens' Innovation & Digital Capability team, driving strategic projects that support the firm’s innovation and digital transformation ambitions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify innovation, efficiency, digital transformation and AI adoption opportunities with practice groups and corporate services.
• Set vision, strategy and goals for the Innovation & Digital Capability function, focusing on legal practice efficiency solutions.
• Manage AI Champions and Digital & AI Partner network to increase adoption of digital solutions.
• Shape and execute the firm’s AI strategy and broader digital transformation agenda.
• Develop change management strategies to support awareness, deployment and adoption of digital and AI solutions.
• Lead and coach a high‑performing team of innovators and change agents.
• Design and lead legal operations and transformation engagements with clients.
• Build Allens' innovation brand through thought leadership and market‑facing initiatives.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in legal operations, innovation, digital transformation, legal technology and AI adoption, preferably in professional services.
• Proven track record leading strategic programs and change initiatives across complex stakeholder groups.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to assess opportunities, measure impact and report ROI.
• Excellent people leadership, communication and influencing skills.
• Collaborative mindset with enthusiasm for innovation and future legal service delivery.

Required skills

• AI adoption
• Legal technology

What we offer

• Market‑competitive fixed remuneration and employee referral program.
• Discounts at hundreds of suppliers, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding.
• Fully subsidised gym memberships, in‑house snacks, catered meals and wellbeing programmes.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements with home‑office equipment.
• Additional leave purchase, generous parental leave and executive coaching.
• Recognition programmes and community investment opportunities.