Solution Architect – Legal or Professional Services, Microsoft Stack (Apps, Cloud & Infrastructure) – Global

Company: Smart Sourcer Limited
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Location: London
Job Description:

Solution Architect – Legal or Professional Services, Microsoft Stack (Apps, Cloud & Infrastructure) – Global


We’re looking for an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise technology solutions within a professional services environment. Reporting into the Architecture function, you’ll shape end-to-end solutions that align with business strategy, security requirements and architectural standards.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Own solution architecture across business and technology transformation programmes.

  • Produce and govern High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs).

  • Design solutions across applications, cloud, infrastructure, data and security.

  • Lead architecture workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.

  • Evaluate and implement COTS and SaaS solutions, with a preference for configurable platforms over bespoke software development.

  • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security and governance standards.

  • Support vendor selection, technical decision-making and architecture assurance.

  • Solution Architecture experience within Legal Services, Professional Services or other complex, regulated & global environments.

  • Strong Microsoft technology background including M365, Azure, Power Platform in addition to COTS and SaaS solutions

  • A technical background prior to moving into architecture (e.g. engineering, devops, DBA, networking)

  • Proven delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions.

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (inc. presenting to non-technical stakeholder)

  • Experience producing architecture documentation including HLDs, LLDs and solution roadmaps.

  • Polished and confident communications skills

  • Experience of multi-vendor environments

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Posted: October 17th, 2026