A&O Shearman

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. What you will do This is a senior architecture role with the opportunity to help shape the technology that enables our people to access knowledge, manage documents, collaborate and work more effectively across a global firm. Working across our knowledge and productivity technology landscape, you will help define the architecture and future direction of key platforms, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring together expertise across areas such as Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge systems, enterprise search, integrations, and emerging AI capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable and well integrated, while helping us evolve our technology landscape to take advantage of new capabilities and ways of working. Define and evolve the architecture and technology roadmap for our knowledge and productivity platforms. Design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions across Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge and search platforms. Provide architectural leadership for new technology initiatives, upgrades and platform transformation. Work with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, sustainable technology solutions. Shape integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and enterprise platforms, including APIs and identity services. Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to ensure solutions meet the firm's architecture, security and governance standards. Explore how AI and emerging technologies can enhance knowledge, collaboration and productivity across the firm. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Work with strategic technology partners and suppliers, helping to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions continue to meet the firm's needs. Contribute to wider architecture standards, principles and continuous improvement across our technology environment. What you will have Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments, with experience in solution, platform or enterprise architecture. Strong experience designing and evolving enterprise platforms, with the ability to create target-state architecture and technology roadmaps. Experience across one or more areas such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, document management, content services, knowledge management, or enterprise search. A good understanding of modern integration approaches, including APIs, cloud/SaaS platforms, identity and security. Experience working with business and technology stakeholders to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong understanding of architecture governance, information security, and technology risk. An interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity and knowledge solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to document management platforms such as iManage or NetDocuments. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. What you will do This is a senior architecture role with the opportunity to help shape the technology that enables our people to access knowledge, manage documents, collaborate and work more effectively across a global firm. Working across our knowledge and productivity technology landscape, you will help define the architecture and future direction of key platforms, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring together expertise across areas such as Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge systems, enterprise search, integrations, and emerging AI capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable and well integrated, while helping us evolve our technology landscape to take advantage of new capabilities and ways of working. Define and evolve the architecture and technology roadmap for our knowledge and productivity platforms. Design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions across Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge and search platforms. Provide architectural leadership for new technology initiatives, upgrades and platform transformation. Work with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, sustainable technology solutions. Shape integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and enterprise platforms, including APIs and identity services. Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to ensure solutions meet the firm's architecture, security and governance standards. Explore how AI and emerging technologies can enhance knowledge, collaboration and productivity across the firm. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Work with strategic technology partners and suppliers, helping to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions continue to meet the firm's needs. Contribute to wider architecture standards, principles and continuous improvement across our technology environment. What you will have Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments, with experience in solution, platform or enterprise architecture. Strong experience designing and evolving enterprise platforms, with the ability to create target-state architecture and technology roadmaps. Experience across one or more areas such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, document management, content services, knowledge management, or enterprise search. A good understanding of modern integration approaches, including APIs, cloud/SaaS platforms, identity and security. Experience working with business and technology stakeholders to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong understanding of architecture governance, information security, and technology risk. An interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity and knowledge solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to document management platforms such as iManage or NetDocuments. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. What you will do This is a senior architecture role with the opportunity to help shape the technology that enables our people to access knowledge, manage documents, collaborate and work more effectively across a global firm. Working across our knowledge and productivity technology landscape, you will help define the architecture and future direction of key platforms, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring together expertise across areas such as Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge systems, enterprise search, integrations, and emerging AI capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable and well integrated, while helping us evolve our technology landscape to take advantage of new capabilities and ways of working. Define and evolve the architecture and technology roadmap for our knowledge and productivity platforms. Design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions across Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge and search platforms. Provide architectural leadership for new technology initiatives, upgrades and platform transformation. Work with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, sustainable technology solutions. Shape integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and enterprise platforms, including APIs and identity services. Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to ensure solutions meet the firm's architecture, security and governance standards. Explore how AI and emerging technologies can enhance knowledge, collaboration and productivity across the firm. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Work with strategic technology partners and suppliers, helping to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions continue to meet the firm's needs. Contribute to wider architecture standards, principles and continuous improvement across our technology environment. What you will have Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments, with experience in solution, platform or enterprise architecture. Strong experience designing and evolving enterprise platforms, with the ability to create target-state architecture and technology roadmaps. Experience across one or more areas such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, document management, content services, knowledge management, or enterprise search. A good understanding of modern integration approaches, including APIs, cloud/SaaS platforms, identity and security. Experience working with business and technology stakeholders to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong understanding of architecture governance, information security, and technology risk. An interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity and knowledge solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to document management platforms such as iManage or NetDocuments. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. What you will do This is a senior architecture role with the opportunity to help shape the technology that enables our people to access knowledge, manage documents, collaborate and work more effectively across a global firm. Working across our knowledge and productivity technology landscape, you will help define the architecture and future direction of key platforms, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring together expertise across areas such as Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge systems, enterprise search, integrations, and emerging AI capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable and well integrated, while helping us evolve our technology landscape to take advantage of new capabilities and ways of working. Define and evolve the architecture and technology roadmap for our knowledge and productivity platforms. Design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions across Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge and search platforms. Provide architectural leadership for new technology initiatives, upgrades and platform transformation. Work with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, sustainable technology solutions. Shape integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and enterprise platforms, including APIs and identity services. Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to ensure solutions meet the firm's architecture, security and governance standards. Explore how AI and emerging technologies can enhance knowledge, collaboration and productivity across the firm. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Work with strategic technology partners and suppliers, helping to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions continue to meet the firm's needs. Contribute to wider architecture standards, principles and continuous improvement across our technology environment. What you will have Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments, with experience in solution, platform or enterprise architecture. Strong experience designing and evolving enterprise platforms, with the ability to create target-state architecture and technology roadmaps. Experience across one or more areas such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, document management, content services, knowledge management, or enterprise search. A good understanding of modern integration approaches, including APIs, cloud/SaaS platforms, identity and security. Experience working with business and technology stakeholders to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong understanding of architecture governance, information security, and technology risk. An interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity and knowledge solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to document management platforms such as iManage or NetDocuments. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. What you will do This is a senior architecture role with the opportunity to help shape the technology that enables our people to access knowledge, manage documents, collaborate and work more effectively across a global firm. Working across our knowledge and productivity technology landscape, you will help define the architecture and future direction of key platforms, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring together expertise across areas such as Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge systems, enterprise search, integrations, and emerging AI capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable and well integrated, while helping us evolve our technology landscape to take advantage of new capabilities and ways of working. Define and evolve the architecture and technology roadmap for our knowledge and productivity platforms. Design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions across Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge and search platforms. Provide architectural leadership for new technology initiatives, upgrades and platform transformation. Work with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, sustainable technology solutions. Shape integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and enterprise platforms, including APIs and identity services. Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to ensure solutions meet the firm's architecture, security and governance standards. Explore how AI and emerging technologies can enhance knowledge, collaboration and productivity across the firm. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Work with strategic technology partners and suppliers, helping to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions continue to meet the firm's needs. Contribute to wider architecture standards, principles and continuous improvement across our technology environment. What you will have Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments, with experience in solution, platform or enterprise architecture. Strong experience designing and evolving enterprise platforms, with the ability to create target-state architecture and technology roadmaps. Experience across one or more areas such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, document management, content services, knowledge management, or enterprise search. A good understanding of modern integration approaches, including APIs, cloud/SaaS platforms, identity and security. Experience working with business and technology stakeholders to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong understanding of architecture governance, information security, and technology risk. An interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity and knowledge solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to document management platforms such as iManage or NetDocuments. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. What you will do This is a senior architecture role with the opportunity to help shape the technology that enables our people to access knowledge, manage documents, collaborate and work more effectively across a global firm. Working across our knowledge and productivity technology landscape, you will help define the architecture and future direction of key platforms, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring together expertise across areas such as Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge systems, enterprise search, integrations, and emerging AI capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable and well integrated, while helping us evolve our technology landscape to take advantage of new capabilities and ways of working. Define and evolve the architecture and technology roadmap for our knowledge and productivity platforms. Design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions across Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge and search platforms. Provide architectural leadership for new technology initiatives, upgrades and platform transformation. Work with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, sustainable technology solutions. Shape integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and enterprise platforms, including APIs and identity services. Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to ensure solutions meet the firm's architecture, security and governance standards. Explore how AI and emerging technologies can enhance knowledge, collaboration and productivity across the firm. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Work with strategic technology partners and suppliers, helping to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions continue to meet the firm's needs. Contribute to wider architecture standards, principles and continuous improvement across our technology environment. What you will have Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments, with experience in solution, platform or enterprise architecture. Strong experience designing and evolving enterprise platforms, with the ability to create target-state architecture and technology roadmaps. Experience across one or more areas such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, document management, content services, knowledge management, or enterprise search. A good understanding of modern integration approaches, including APIs, cloud/SaaS platforms, identity and security. Experience working with business and technology stakeholders to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong understanding of architecture governance, information security, and technology risk. An interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity and knowledge solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to document management platforms such as iManage or NetDocuments. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. What you will do This is a senior architecture role with the opportunity to help shape the technology that enables our people to access knowledge, manage documents, collaborate and work more effectively across a global firm. Working across our knowledge and productivity technology landscape, you will help define the architecture and future direction of key platforms, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring together expertise across areas such as Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge systems, enterprise search, integrations, and emerging AI capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable and well integrated, while helping us evolve our technology landscape to take advantage of new capabilities and ways of working. Define and evolve the architecture and technology roadmap for our knowledge and productivity platforms. Design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions across Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge and search platforms. Provide architectural leadership for new technology initiatives, upgrades and platform transformation. Work with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, sustainable technology solutions. Shape integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and enterprise platforms, including APIs and identity services. Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to ensure solutions meet the firm's architecture, security and governance standards. Explore how AI and emerging technologies can enhance knowledge, collaboration and productivity across the firm. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Work with strategic technology partners and suppliers, helping to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions continue to meet the firm's needs. Contribute to wider architecture standards, principles and continuous improvement across our technology environment. What you will have Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments, with experience in solution, platform or enterprise architecture. Strong experience designing and evolving enterprise platforms, with the ability to create target-state architecture and technology roadmaps. Experience across one or more areas such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, document management, content services, knowledge management, or enterprise search. A good understanding of modern integration approaches, including APIs, cloud/SaaS platforms, identity and security. Experience working with business and technology stakeholders to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong understanding of architecture governance, information security, and technology risk. An interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity and knowledge solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to document management platforms such as iManage or NetDocuments. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. What you will do This is a senior architecture role with the opportunity to help shape the technology that enables our people to access knowledge, manage documents, collaborate and work more effectively across a global firm. Working across our knowledge and productivity technology landscape, you will help define the architecture and future direction of key platforms, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring together expertise across areas such as Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge systems, enterprise search, integrations, and emerging AI capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable and well integrated, while helping us evolve our technology landscape to take advantage of new capabilities and ways of working. Define and evolve the architecture and technology roadmap for our knowledge and productivity platforms. Design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions across Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge and search platforms. Provide architectural leadership for new technology initiatives, upgrades and platform transformation. Work with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, sustainable technology solutions. Shape integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and enterprise platforms, including APIs and identity services. Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to ensure solutions meet the firm's architecture, security and governance standards. Explore how AI and emerging technologies can enhance knowledge, collaboration and productivity across the firm. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Work with strategic technology partners and suppliers, helping to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions continue to meet the firm's needs. Contribute to wider architecture standards, principles and continuous improvement across our technology environment. What you will have Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments, with experience in solution, platform or enterprise architecture. Strong experience designing and evolving enterprise platforms, with the ability to create target-state architecture and technology roadmaps. Experience across one or more areas such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, document management, content services, knowledge management, or enterprise search. A good understanding of modern integration approaches, including APIs, cloud/SaaS platforms, identity and security. Experience working with business and technology stakeholders to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong understanding of architecture governance, information security, and technology risk. An interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity and knowledge solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to document management platforms such as iManage or NetDocuments. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. What you will do This is a senior architecture role with the opportunity to help shape the technology that enables our people to access knowledge, manage documents, collaborate and work more effectively across a global firm. Working across our knowledge and productivity technology landscape, you will help define the architecture and future direction of key platforms, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring together expertise across areas such as Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge systems, enterprise search, integrations, and emerging AI capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable and well integrated, while helping us evolve our technology landscape to take advantage of new capabilities and ways of working. Define and evolve the architecture and technology roadmap for our knowledge and productivity platforms. Design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions across Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge and search platforms. Provide architectural leadership for new technology initiatives, upgrades and platform transformation. Work with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, sustainable technology solutions. Shape integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and enterprise platforms, including APIs and identity services. Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to ensure solutions meet the firm's architecture, security and governance standards. Explore how AI and emerging technologies can enhance knowledge, collaboration and productivity across the firm. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Work with strategic technology partners and suppliers, helping to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions continue to meet the firm's needs. Contribute to wider architecture standards, principles and continuous improvement across our technology environment. What you will have Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments, with experience in solution, platform or enterprise architecture. Strong experience designing and evolving enterprise platforms, with the ability to create target-state architecture and technology roadmaps. Experience across one or more areas such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, document management, content services, knowledge management, or enterprise search. A good understanding of modern integration approaches, including APIs, cloud/SaaS platforms, identity and security. Experience working with business and technology stakeholders to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong understanding of architecture governance, information security, and technology risk. An interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity and knowledge solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to document management platforms such as iManage or NetDocuments. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. What you will do This is a senior architecture role with the opportunity to help shape the technology that enables our people to access knowledge, manage documents, collaborate and work more effectively across a global firm. Working across our knowledge and productivity technology landscape, you will help define the architecture and future direction of key platforms, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring together expertise across areas such as Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge systems, enterprise search, integrations, and emerging AI capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable and well integrated, while helping us evolve our technology landscape to take advantage of new capabilities and ways of working. Define and evolve the architecture and technology roadmap for our knowledge and productivity platforms. Design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions across Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge and search platforms. Provide architectural leadership for new technology initiatives, upgrades and platform transformation. Work with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, sustainable technology solutions. Shape integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and enterprise platforms, including APIs and identity services. Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to ensure solutions meet the firm's architecture, security and governance standards. Explore how AI and emerging technologies can enhance knowledge, collaboration and productivity across the firm. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Work with strategic technology partners and suppliers, helping to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions continue to meet the firm's needs. Contribute to wider architecture standards, principles and continuous improvement across our technology environment. What you will have Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments, with experience in solution, platform or enterprise architecture. Strong experience designing and evolving enterprise platforms, with the ability to create target-state architecture and technology roadmaps. Experience across one or more areas such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, document management, content services, knowledge management, or enterprise search. A good understanding of modern integration approaches, including APIs, cloud/SaaS platforms, identity and security. Experience working with business and technology stakeholders to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong understanding of architecture governance, information security, and technology risk. An interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity and knowledge solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to document management platforms such as iManage or NetDocuments. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. What you will do This is a senior architecture role with the opportunity to help shape the technology that enables our people to access knowledge, manage documents, collaborate and work more effectively across a global firm. Working across our knowledge and productivity technology landscape, you will help define the architecture and future direction of key platforms, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring together expertise across areas such as Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge systems, enterprise search, integrations, and emerging AI capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable and well integrated, while helping us evolve our technology landscape to take advantage of new capabilities and ways of working. Define and evolve the architecture and technology roadmap for our knowledge and productivity platforms. Design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions across Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge and search platforms. Provide architectural leadership for new technology initiatives, upgrades and platform transformation. Work with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, sustainable technology solutions. Shape integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and enterprise platforms, including APIs and identity services. Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to ensure solutions meet the firm's architecture, security and governance standards. Explore how AI and emerging technologies can enhance knowledge, collaboration and productivity across the firm. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Work with strategic technology partners and suppliers, helping to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions continue to meet the firm's needs. Contribute to wider architecture standards, principles and continuous improvement across our technology environment. What you will have Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments, with experience in solution, platform or enterprise architecture. Strong experience designing and evolving enterprise platforms, with the ability to create target-state architecture and technology roadmaps. Experience across one or more areas such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, document management, content services, knowledge management, or enterprise search. A good understanding of modern integration approaches, including APIs, cloud/SaaS platforms, identity and security. Experience working with business and technology stakeholders to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong understanding of architecture governance, information security, and technology risk. An interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity and knowledge solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to document management platforms such as iManage or NetDocuments. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. What you will do This is a senior architecture role with the opportunity to help shape the technology that enables our people to access knowledge, manage documents, collaborate and work more effectively across a global firm. Working across our knowledge and productivity technology landscape, you will help define the architecture and future direction of key platforms, working closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring together expertise across areas such as Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge systems, enterprise search, integrations, and emerging AI capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable and well integrated, while helping us evolve our technology landscape to take advantage of new capabilities and ways of working. Define and evolve the architecture and technology roadmap for our knowledge and productivity platforms. Design secure, scalable, and integrated solutions across Microsoft 365, document and content management, knowledge and search platforms. Provide architectural leadership for new technology initiatives, upgrades and platform transformation. Work with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, sustainable technology solutions. Shape integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and enterprise platforms, including APIs and identity services. Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to ensure solutions meet the firm's architecture, security and governance standards. Explore how AI and emerging technologies can enhance knowledge, collaboration and productivity across the firm. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Work with strategic technology partners and suppliers, helping to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions continue to meet the firm's needs. Contribute to wider architecture standards, principles and continuous improvement across our technology environment. What you will have Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments, with experience in solution, platform or enterprise architecture. Strong experience designing and evolving enterprise platforms, with the ability to create target-state architecture and technology roadmaps. Experience across one or more areas such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, document management, content services, knowledge management, or enterprise search. A good understanding of modern integration approaches, including APIs, cloud/SaaS platforms, identity and security. Experience working with business and technology stakeholders to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Strong understanding of architecture governance, information security, and technology risk. An interest in emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity and knowledge solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to document management platforms such as iManage or NetDocuments. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to support the London Data, IP and Tech (DDIT) and Tech Transactions M&A group within our Marketing team, based in A&O Shearman's London Office. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximise impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. What you will do You will support day-to-day business development for London Data, IP and Tech (DDIT) and Tech Transactions M&A groups by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities, including managing the pitch pipeline, client development, running campaigns and other client touchpoints in line with go-to-market strategies, and ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. Strategic planning and execution Translate business plans into focused BD activity across London DDIT, Digital Infrastructure/Tech Transactions M&A and selected global priorities. Develop and deliver BD plans with partners and colleagues across practices, sectors and offices. Influence BD priorities and investment decisions, including marketing budgets and hospitality. Use CRM, pipeline and market intelligence to inform opportunities, reporting and decision-making. Client development Support strategic client relationships and targeting activity across the portfolio. Develop client plans, contact maps and reporting, maintaining accurate CRM data. Coordinate client meetings, briefings, events and follow-up activity. Use research and market insight to identify relationship development and cross-selling opportunities. Respond to client and partner requests while progressing agreed priorities. AI and technology Use approved AI tools in line with firm policy. Complete required AI training and develop practical AI capabilities. Apply AI effectively to improve individual and team outputs. Pursuit excellence Lead and coordinate proposals, working with BD, pricing and legal teams to deliver compelling, client-focused submissions. Tailor credentials, case studies and pitch materials to client opportunities. Maintain accurate pipeline data and support go/no-go processes and pitch debriefs. Develop reusable pitch content to improve quality and efficiency. Market profile, content and campaigns Develop campaigns with partners, knowledge and Communications/PR teams to support practice and sector priorities. Coordinate client events, seminars, sponsorships and hospitality, tracking engagement and ROI. Maintain high-quality website, marketing and client-facing content. Ensure activity and investment align with strategic priorities and budgets. Practice and sector portfolio Support the DDIT portfolio, including commercial contracts, data protection, IP, technology transactions and AI. Support Digital Infrastructure/Tech Transactions M&A opportunities across DDIT, Corporate M&A and priority sectors. Conduct market and client research to identify opportunities and provide actionable insights. Collaboration, integration and change Collaborate across regions, practices, sectors and central teams. Promote consistent use of firm systems, templates and processes. Support change initiatives and help embed new ways of working. Identify blockers and propose practical improvements. What you will have Proven business development experience within professional services. Strong commercial awareness and interest in market and client developments. Excellent project management, stakeholder and communication skills. Confidence using data, research, CRM and pipeline systems. Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. A proactive, resilient and client-focused approach. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Flexibility to travel occasionally. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in nearly 30 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to support the London Data, IP and Tech (DDIT) and Tech Transactions M&A group within our Marketing team, based in A&O Shearman's London Office. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximise impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. What you will do You will support day-to-day business development for London Data, IP and Tech (DDIT) and Tech Transactions M&A groups by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities, including managing the pitch pipeline, client development, running campaigns and other client touchpoints in line with go-to-market strategies, and ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. Strategic planning and execution Translate business plans into focused BD activity across London DDIT, Digital Infrastructure/Tech Transactions M&A and selected global priorities. Develop and deliver BD plans with partners and colleagues across practices, sectors and offices. Influence BD priorities and investment decisions, including marketing budgets and hospitality. Use CRM, pipeline and market intelligence to inform opportunities, reporting and decision-making. Client development Support strategic client relationships and targeting activity across the portfolio. Develop client plans, contact maps and reporting, maintaining accurate CRM data. Coordinate client meetings, briefings, events and follow-up activity. Use research and market insight to identify relationship development and cross-selling opportunities. Respond to client and partner requests while progressing agreed priorities. AI and technology Use approved AI tools in line with firm policy. Complete required AI training and develop practical AI capabilities. Apply AI effectively to improve individual and team outputs. Pursuit excellence Lead and coordinate proposals, working with BD, pricing and legal teams to deliver compelling, client-focused submissions. Tailor credentials, case studies and pitch materials to client opportunities. Maintain accurate pipeline data and support go/no-go processes and pitch debriefs. Develop reusable pitch content to improve quality and efficiency. Market profile, content and campaigns Develop campaigns with partners, knowledge and Communications/PR teams to support practice and sector priorities. Coordinate client events, seminars, sponsorships and hospitality, tracking engagement and ROI. Maintain high-quality website, marketing and client-facing content. Ensure activity and investment align with strategic priorities and budgets. Practice and sector portfolio Support the DDIT portfolio, including commercial contracts, data protection, IP, technology transactions and AI. Support Digital Infrastructure/Tech Transactions M&A opportunities across DDIT, Corporate M&A and priority sectors. Conduct market and client research to identify opportunities and provide actionable insights. Collaboration, integration and change Collaborate across regions, practices, sectors and central teams. Promote consistent use of firm systems, templates and processes. Support change initiatives and help embed new ways of working. Identify blockers and propose practical improvements. What you will have Proven business development experience within professional services. Strong commercial awareness and interest in market and client developments. Excellent project management, stakeholder and communication skills. Confidence using data, research, CRM and pipeline systems. Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. A proactive, resilient and client-focused approach. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Flexibility to travel occasionally. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in nearly 30 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to support the London Data, IP and Tech (DDIT) and Tech Transactions M&A group within our Marketing team, based in A&O Shearman's London Office. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximise impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. What you will do You will support day-to-day business development for London Data, IP and Tech (DDIT) and Tech Transactions M&A groups by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities, including managing the pitch pipeline, client development, running campaigns and other client touchpoints in line with go-to-market strategies, and ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. Strategic planning and execution Translate business plans into focused BD activity across London DDIT, Digital Infrastructure/Tech Transactions M&A and selected global priorities. Develop and deliver BD plans with partners and colleagues across practices, sectors and offices. Influence BD priorities and investment decisions, including marketing budgets and hospitality. Use CRM, pipeline and market intelligence to inform opportunities, reporting and decision-making. Client development Support strategic client relationships and targeting activity across the portfolio. Develop client plans, contact maps and reporting, maintaining accurate CRM data. Coordinate client meetings, briefings, events and follow-up activity. Use research and market insight to identify relationship development and cross-selling opportunities. Respond to client and partner requests while progressing agreed priorities. AI and technology Use approved AI tools in line with firm policy. Complete required AI training and develop practical AI capabilities. Apply AI effectively to improve individual and team outputs. Pursuit excellence Lead and coordinate proposals, working with BD, pricing and legal teams to deliver compelling, client-focused submissions. Tailor credentials, case studies and pitch materials to client opportunities. Maintain accurate pipeline data and support go/no-go processes and pitch debriefs. Develop reusable pitch content to improve quality and efficiency. Market profile, content and campaigns Develop campaigns with partners, knowledge and Communications/PR teams to support practice and sector priorities. Coordinate client events, seminars, sponsorships and hospitality, tracking engagement and ROI. Maintain high-quality website, marketing and client-facing content. Ensure activity and investment align with strategic priorities and budgets. Practice and sector portfolio Support the DDIT portfolio, including commercial contracts, data protection, IP, technology transactions and AI. Support Digital Infrastructure/Tech Transactions M&A opportunities across DDIT, Corporate M&A and priority sectors. Conduct market and client research to identify opportunities and provide actionable insights. Collaboration, integration and change Collaborate across regions, practices, sectors and central teams. Promote consistent use of firm systems, templates and processes. Support change initiatives and help embed new ways of working. Identify blockers and propose practical improvements. What you will have Proven business development experience within professional services. Strong commercial awareness and interest in market and client developments. Excellent project management, stakeholder and communication skills. Confidence using data, research, CRM and pipeline systems. Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. A proactive, resilient and client-focused approach. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Flexibility to travel occasionally. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in nearly 30 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to support the London Data, IP and Tech (DDIT) and Tech Transactions M&A group within our Marketing team, based in A&O Shearman's London Office. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximise impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. What you will do You will support day-to-day business development for London Data, IP and Tech (DDIT) and Tech Transactions M&A groups by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities, including managing the pitch pipeline, client development, running campaigns and other client touchpoints in line with go-to-market strategies, and ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. Strategic planning and execution Translate business plans into focused BD activity across London DDIT, Digital Infrastructure/Tech Transactions M&A and selected global priorities. Develop and deliver BD plans with partners and colleagues across practices, sectors and offices. Influence BD priorities and investment decisions, including marketing budgets and hospitality. Use CRM, pipeline and market intelligence to inform opportunities, reporting and decision-making. Client development Support strategic client relationships and targeting activity across the portfolio. Develop client plans, contact maps and reporting, maintaining accurate CRM data. Coordinate client meetings, briefings, events and follow-up activity. Use research and market insight to identify relationship development and cross-selling opportunities. Respond to client and partner requests while progressing agreed priorities. AI and technology Use approved AI tools in line with firm policy. Complete required AI training and develop practical AI capabilities. Apply AI effectively to improve individual and team outputs. Pursuit excellence Lead and coordinate proposals, working with BD, pricing and legal teams to deliver compelling, client-focused submissions. Tailor credentials, case studies and pitch materials to client opportunities. Maintain accurate pipeline data and support go/no-go processes and pitch debriefs. Develop reusable pitch content to improve quality and efficiency. Market profile, content and campaigns Develop campaigns with partners, knowledge and Communications/PR teams to support practice and sector priorities. Coordinate client events, seminars, sponsorships and hospitality, tracking engagement and ROI. Maintain high-quality website, marketing and client-facing content. Ensure activity and investment align with strategic priorities and budgets. Practice and sector portfolio Support the DDIT portfolio, including commercial contracts, data protection, IP, technology transactions and AI. Support Digital Infrastructure/Tech Transactions M&A opportunities across DDIT, Corporate M&A and priority sectors. Conduct market and client research to identify opportunities and provide actionable insights. Collaboration, integration and change Collaborate across regions, practices, sectors and central teams. Promote consistent use of firm systems, templates and processes. Support change initiatives and help embed new ways of working. Identify blockers and propose practical improvements. What you will have Proven business development experience within professional services. Strong commercial awareness and interest in market and client developments. Excellent project management, stakeholder and communication skills. Confidence using data, research, CRM and pipeline systems. Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. A proactive, resilient and client-focused approach. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Flexibility to travel occasionally. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in nearly 30 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to support the London Data, IP and Tech (DDIT) and Tech Transactions M&A group within our Marketing team, based in A&O Shearman's London Office. Marketing team - London Our Marketing team helps the firm win and grow the right clients and work. We drive client development across the firm - deepening priority relationships, increasing share of wallet and converting strategic opportunities into profitable revenue. We equip partners with effective go-to-market strategies, tactics and processes, differentiated insights and disciplined execution. Alongside this, we strengthen the firm's market profile and reputation to support client acquisition, retention, and growth. We work as one integrated global team, aligning central support and expertise with local knowledge and execution to maximise impact across offices, practice groups, sectors and client programs. What you will do You will support day-to-day business development for London Data, IP and Tech (DDIT) and Tech Transactions M&A groups by converting strategy into tactical plans that you deliver in an efficient, disciplined and collaborative way. You will provide both reactive and proactive support to lawyers and the business to help pursue growth opportunities, including managing the pitch pipeline, client development, running campaigns and other client touchpoints in line with go-to-market strategies, and ensuring that best practice is followed in terms of systems, technology and processes. Strategic planning and execution Translate business plans into focused BD activity across London DDIT, Digital Infrastructure/Tech Transactions M&A and selected global priorities. Develop and deliver BD plans with partners and colleagues across practices, sectors and offices. Influence BD priorities and investment decisions, including marketing budgets and hospitality. Use CRM, pipeline and market intelligence to inform opportunities, reporting and decision-making. Client development Support strategic client relationships and targeting activity across the portfolio. Develop client plans, contact maps and reporting, maintaining accurate CRM data. Coordinate client meetings, briefings, events and follow-up activity. Use research and market insight to identify relationship development and cross-selling opportunities. Respond to client and partner requests while progressing agreed priorities. AI and technology Use approved AI tools in line with firm policy. Complete required AI training and develop practical AI capabilities. Apply AI effectively to improve individual and team outputs. Pursuit excellence Lead and coordinate proposals, working with BD, pricing and legal teams to deliver compelling, client-focused submissions. Tailor credentials, case studies and pitch materials to client opportunities. Maintain accurate pipeline data and support go/no-go processes and pitch debriefs. Develop reusable pitch content to improve quality and efficiency. Market profile, content and campaigns Develop campaigns with partners, knowledge and Communications/PR teams to support practice and sector priorities. Coordinate client events, seminars, sponsorships and hospitality, tracking engagement and ROI. Maintain high-quality website, marketing and client-facing content. Ensure activity and investment align with strategic priorities and budgets. Practice and sector portfolio Support the DDIT portfolio, including commercial contracts, data protection, IP, technology transactions and AI. Support Digital Infrastructure/Tech Transactions M&A opportunities across DDIT, Corporate M&A and priority sectors. Conduct market and client research to identify opportunities and provide actionable insights. Collaboration, integration and change Collaborate across regions, practices, sectors and central teams. Promote consistent use of firm systems, templates and processes. Support change initiatives and help embed new ways of working. Identify blockers and propose practical improvements. What you will have Proven business development experience within professional services. Strong commercial awareness and interest in market and client developments. Excellent project management, stakeholder and communication skills. Confidence using data, research, CRM and pipeline systems. Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. A proactive, resilient and client-focused approach. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Flexibility to travel occasionally. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in nearly 30 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.