Innovation Solutions Architect

Overview

As Innovation Solutions Architect, you will pilot AI-enabled approaches to transform legal service delivery. You’ll work with ITS, Change and Risk & Compliance to explore data integrations, orchestration layers and emerging platforms, shaping scalable, practical solutions. You’ll run proof-of-concept pilots, advocate for adoption, and help translate client needs into innovative offerings. This role sits at the intersection of technology, process improvement and client experience, offering a clear impact on how the firm delivers value.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous benefits
• health and wellbeing initiatives
• hybrid work model
• support for professional development
• brand-friendly culture

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-driven innovation and R&D initiatives in collaboration with ITS, Change, and Risk & Compliance teams
• Explore data integration opportunities (e.g., Boomi) and orchestration layers; assess MCPs
• Investigate and pilot platforms (PowerApps, CoPilot) and integration with HighQ, Legora, ContractExpress
• Identify use cases, run POCs, and drive adoption of successful solutions
• Coordinate cross-functional piloting initiatives and build business cases for wider rollout
• Oversee delivery of solutions to clients and OC teams; contribute to build and automation using OC tech stack
• Ensure thorough testing (including client testing) and maintain a roadmap for iterative improvements
• Participate in product development processes and solicit client feedback
• Act as brand ambassador for Osborne Clarke Solutions
• Promote OC Solutions through demonstrations, case studies and events

Key requirements

• Experience researching, evaluating and piloting AI technologies and data integration platforms
• Familiarity with Boomi, MCPs, orchestration layers, or low-code/no-code platforms (PowerApps, CoPilot)
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with technology, change and compliance teams
• Strong track record in workflow and automation technologies
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and become SME
• Experience in senior stakeholder management and client-facing discussions
• Ability to manage failures and develop resolution plans
• Curiosity, creativity and drive to improve client experience
• Independent, diverse thinker who contributes to a healthy team dynamic

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Client-facing mindset
• AI technologies and research
• Data integration platforms (Boomi)
• Model Context Protocols (MCPs)

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