Legal Technologist at FirstRand Corporate Centre

Job Description

• To be responsible for analysing, implementing, and managing technology solutions specifically tailored to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of legal operations. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, legal knowledge, and analytical skills to ensure that technology solutions align with the strategic goals of our legal department.

Hello future Legal Technologist!

• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Are you someone who can:

• Evaluate and analyse current legal technology systems and processes.
• Recommend and implement technology solutions to improve legal operations.
• Collaborate with legal and IT teams to integrate new technologies effectively.
• Provide training and support to legal staff on technology tools and systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot technology systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Stay updated on emerging legal technology trends and innovations.
• Ensure compliance with data security and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the first point of contact for business requests and queries.
• Administer and monitor user access, ensuring all changes are approved by Line Management.
• Implement changes to the application environment with minimal disruption.
• Manage the secretarial duties for the Change Advisory Board and keep stakeholders informed of any technology changes.
• Define and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with key service providers.
• Generate and analyse performance metrics to track support team effectiveness.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate legal projects to ensure goals are met.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues to enhance client service delivery.
• Develop and advise on change strategies aligned with project requirements.
• Use technology, including AI, to generate meaningful analysis and management information.
• Application of technology, including AI, to support and train the legal advisers to enhance their ability to generate meaningful research, management information, legal briefs, reports, memoranda, and other documents as required.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in TECHNOLOGY, IT, LAW or a related field.

Experience:

• 3-5 Years relevant experience

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in risk management software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Personal Attributes:

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility.

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.