Senior Data & AI Consultant

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Ec2N1Ap, EC2N 1AP, United Kingdom
Today
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Posted
6 Jul 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Bonus Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Central London

Hybrid: 3 days in 2 days WFH

Competitive Salary + Bonus

We're working with a leading London law firm to recruit a Senior Data Adviser for its Lawtech team.

This is a newly created role and a rare opportunity to become the firm's first dedicated data specialist. You will help shape how the firm uses data, AI and knowledge assets to improve legal service delivery.

You will work closely with lawyers, IT, Risk, Finance, Marketing and innovation colleagues to build data models, develop reporting, support AI-ready knowledge repositories and identify opportunities for better use of data across the firm.

Key responsibilities

  • Build and develop the firm's legal knowledge data model
  • Analyse business, client, matter and knowledge data
  • Create dashboards, reporting and insight
  • Support AI, automation and innovation projects
  • Prepare structured and unstructured data for AI use cases
  • Support data governance, quality and best practice
  • Work with senior stakeholders across the firm

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years' experience in data, analytics, AI or machine learning
  • Strong Python and advanced SQL skills
  • Experience with data modelling, data pipelines and analytics
  • Power BI, Tableau or similar reporting tools
  • Exposure to LLMs, vector databases, retrieval methods or enterprise AI platforms
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Interest in legal technology, knowledge management and innovation

Legal sector experience would be helpful but is not essential. Candidates from professional services, consulting, financial services or complex corporate environments will also be considered.

Why apply?

  • First dedicated data role in the team
  • Genuine influence over data and AI strategy
  • High-profile law firm environment
  • Strong exposure to emerging legal AI
  • Collaborative and well-regarded Lawtech function
  • Competitive salary, bonus and benefits

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

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