Vacancy Detail
- Salary:Competitive
- Location:Bristol
- Team:IT
- Working Hours:Full Time
- Closing Date:16 January 2026
Legal Engineer
Are you ready to redefine the future of legal services? We're looking for a Legal Engineer with a passion for innovation to join our team focused on client solutions in Bristol. This role is at the heart of transforming how our firm delivers value to clients, blending creativity, legal expertise, and tech innovation to design seamless digital solutions.
About the Opportunity
Come and bridge the gap between law and technology. Imagine designing and implementing AI-driven legal processes, building client-focused portals, and automating workflows to empower our clients and legal teams. From ideation to implementation, you'll drive projects that keep our firm ahead of industry trends and client expectations.
You'll play a key role in crafting intuitive, tech-enabled legal solutions that range from automated processes to user-friendly client portals. Working closely with clients, legal experts, and our innovation team, you'll identify needs and develop solutions that address real pain points, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in legal service delivery. Taking ownership of projects, you'll manage timelines, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure that each solution aligns with client and firm goals.
Your knack for staying on the cutting edge of tech will help you proactively recommend updates and improvements to keep our solutions top-tier. You'll also play an essential part in training and supporting legal teams, helping foster a culture of innovation across the firm.
About You
You're someone who can turn abstract ideas into impactful, intuitive solutions that meet technical and business expectations. Your technical skills should include proficiency in no/low-code tools like HighQ, document automation, and project management software; familiarity with Python, SQL, or other coding languages is a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex legal ideas into clear, actionable solutions are essential. Outstanding communication skills and a talent for cross-functional collaboration will make you a great fit here. You're driven and proactive, eager to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.
If you're ready to make an impact and drive meaningful change in the legal industry, we'd love to hear from you. Join us as a Legal Engineer and play a pivotal role in reimagining legal services for the future.
Where Will I Be Working?
At VWV we have a truly unique and engaging culture that we hold dear. We work hard but we also love to have fun and we recognise that it's the social interaction between us that really embeds our culture. Covid demonstrated our ability to work effectively as a business from home, resulting in the adoption of a hybrid model of office and home working. We have a "grown-up" working culture and try to be flexible and agile in the way we work. We're happy to discuss any specific requirements of hybrid working (Bristol) with candidates on an individual basis.
Why Choose Us?
There are so many reasons to stop and explore VWV further. We're known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key. There's no pigeon-holing or glass ceilings here, just a professional yet relaxed culture where you can finally be yourself.
At VWV, we're committed to your growth with our bespoke Learning Academy, offering structured career-level programs across core business areas to prepare you for promotion opportunities and career advancement - join us to unlock your full potential.
We're striving to be an inclusive employer of choice, to create a workplace environment that promotes and values diversity, where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. During the assessment process we've supported a range of reasonable adjustments in the past though we continue to learn and evolve to create the best possible candidate experience for everyone. If you'd like to discuss what's possible — even if you're not sure what you might need — please reach out to our recruiter, who'll be happy to talk through options and share what's worked well for others.
How To Apply
All you need to do is click on Apply Now to submit your CV and covering letter telling us why this is the opportunity for you.
See closing date above.
Polite Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We're in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not accepting applications from agencies. If agency need arises, we have a preferred supplier we will go to in the first instance therefore we will not respond to your approaches. We politely request therefore that you do not send candidates through. Any named or anonymised profile or CV sent to us will be deemed an unsolicited approach and treated as a gift.
Meet our recruiter
Hayley Legge
hlegge@vwv.co.uk



