About this role
At Dentons Europe Services in Prague, we embrace a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Our team of professionals is dedicated to collaborating seamlessly to provide a wide range of services, including finance, IT, human resources, marketing, and more to support legal teams in managing large volumes of data, ensuring accuracy, and enhancing the overall legal process.
Job PurposeThe Head of Legal Tech Enablement leads the team of legal engineers, document automation specialists and eDiscovery experts within Innovation & Intelligence, driving the strategic direction and implementation of legal tech initiatives across Dentons Europe. This role is critical to transforming legal service delivery through technology-enabled innovation, automation, and process optimisation, delivering measurable value to clients and the firm.
The role encompasses responsibility for the broader legal engineering team, including direct management of Senior Legal Engineers. The Head of Legal Tech Enablement collaborates with firm leadership, practice groups, and business services to identify technology-driven innovation opportunities.
Key activities include defining legal technology strategy, overseeing automation solutions, legal process re-engineering, tool development and deployment, vendor management (with day-to-day vendor coordination delegated to Senior Legal Engineers and Legal Engineers), stakeholder management, and budget oversight.
This position offers significant growth opportunities to shape the future of legal service delivery at a global firm, build a high-performing team, and establish thought leadership in the legal technology and innovation space.
Reports and team scopeThe Head of Legal Tech Enablement is expected to have approximately 2 direct reports (Senior Legal Engineers) and will be indirectly responsible for approximately 5 team members in total (2 Senior Legal Engineers, 2 Legal Engineers, 1 Junior Legal Engineer). The team may be distributed across multiple Dentons offices.
ResponsibilitiesStrategy and Planning
Define and execute legal technology strategy and roadmap aligned with firm objectivesIdentify strategic opportunities for technology adoption, automation, and process innovation across practice areasLead business case development and analysis for technology investmentsEstablish and track KPIs for legal engineering initiativesDrive thought leadership and represent the firm at external legal technology forums and industry eventsMonitor legal tech market trends and emerging technologies, advising leadership on strategic implicationsExecution and Core Delivery
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of legal technology solutions including automation tools, workflows, and applicationsLead complex, high-value legal engineering projects from inception through deliveryEnsure seamless integration of legal technology solutions with existing firm systems and infrastructureDirect vendor evaluation, selection, and relationship management for legal technology platformsChampion process re-engineering initiatives to optimise legal service deliveryMaintain hands-on involvement in critical projects requiring senior technical expertisePeople Management
Build, lead, and develop the Legal Tech Enablement teamSet clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews for direct reportsAllocate resources effectively across projects and prioritiesRecruit top talent and build capabilities within the teamMentor Senior Legal Engineers in technical leadership and project managementCross-functional Coordination and Communication
Partner with practice group leaders to understand needs and co-create technology solutionsCollaborate with lawyers across all countries and practice groups, Technology, Clients & Markets, and other business services functionsPresent to Innovation & Intelligence leadership on legal engineering initiatives and outcomesAct as primary point of contact for senior stakeholders on legal technology mattersFacilitate change management and user adoption across the organisationManage client-facing aspects of legal technology demonstrations and implementationsQuality and Compliance
Establish and enforce quality standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks for legal engineering workMaintain documentation standards and knowledge repositoriesEnsure ethical use of AI and emerging technologies in legal applicationsCoaching and Professional Development
Develop learning pathways and competency frameworks for the teamProvide coaching and mentorship to Senior Legal Engineers and support their career progressionCreate opportunities for team members to develop new skills and take on stretch assignmentsPromote knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination within the team and across the firmRequirements
EducationBachelor's degree in Law preferred and/or Computer Science, Engineering, Social Sciences or related field Advanced degree (Master's/MBA) in Technology, Legal Innovation, or related discipline (preferred)Legal qualification (law degree or equivalent)ExperienceMinimum 5-6 years in legal technology, legal engineering, or legal operationsProven track record of leading legal technology initiatives in a law firm, corporate legal department, or legal tech companyExperience in strategic planning, business case development, and stakeholder management at senior levelsDirect experience with legal workflow automation, document automation, process design, or legal application developmentBackground in consulting, legal operations transformation, or change management is a plusSpecialized knowledgeDeep understanding of legal processes, workflows, and service delivery modelsExpert knowledge of legal technology ecosystem including automation platforms, document assembly tools, matter management systems, and emerging AI/ML applications in legalStrong understanding of legal practice area requirements and challengesKnowledge of data governance, information security, and regulatory compliance in legal contextsSkills and competenciesTechnical skills
Proficiency with legal technology platforms (e.g., transaction management, document automation, workflow tools)Experience with low-code/no-code development platforms and automation toolsStrong analytical skills to translate business requirements into technical solutionsUnderstanding of software development lifecycle and project management methodologiesFamiliarity with data analysis tools and techniques for measuring ROI and impactSoft skills
Communication and interpersonal skills: Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences; strong presentation skills; ability to influence and persuade senior stakeholdersLeadership and team management: Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams; strong coaching and mentoring capabilities; inclusive leadership styleStrategic thinking: Ability to see the big picture, anticipate trends, and develop long-term strategies; commercial acumen and business judgementTeamwork and collaboration: Excellent at building relationships across functions and geographies; skilled at facilitating collaboration and driving consensusAttitudinal and behavioural: Innovative mindset with intellectual curiosity; resilient and adaptable to change; client-focused approach; demonstrates integrity and ethical judgementSelf-management and drive: Highly organised with excellent time management; self-motivated with ability to work autonomously; results-oriented with accountability for outcomes; comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate complex organisationsBenefits
25 days of vacation/year 3 sick days/year Meal lump-sum MultiSport card Multipass card Home Office allowance